Royal British Legion North Cyprus

NCMan



Joined: 19/09/2009
Posts: 670

Message Posted:
15/01/2011 10:40

I would love to join the above being an ex member of Her Majestys Forces, as would a lot more people from the east side of Girne.



But as the Star Newspaper says it is going to be based in the Waterfront in Lapta.



Could we not rethink the location & make it half way ie Girne Centre some where, then that would be central for all concerned.



Just a thought Brian hope you can accomadate & boost member numbers.

yenibob


Joined: 13/10/2010
Posts: 1203

Message Posted:
15/01/2011 10:58

The TRNC is more than just Girne. Halfway would be Tatislu (ish).

NCMan



Joined: 19/09/2009
Posts: 670

Message Posted:
15/01/2011 11:49

Good Point yeniBob.



Three questions ,



1. Do you live here Permanent.



2. Are you ex Forces.



3 . Would you be interested in joining.

yenibob


Joined: 13/10/2010
Posts: 1203

Message Posted:
15/01/2011 11:51

Yes



Yes



Yes

NCMan



Joined: 19/09/2009
Posts: 670

Message Posted:
15/01/2011 11:53

Brilliant lets hope the right person reads this then .

shaun463


Joined: 16/08/2009
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
15/01/2011 19:13

I am lookin forward to it starting and YES i will be there WHEREVER it is

YeniTom


Joined: 29/12/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
15/01/2011 20:34

Hope it all works out for you guys.



Might be somewhere for me to pop in to when I'm over Girne way.



Please keep us posted



Tom

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
15/01/2011 21:08

I was thinking the same thing, answering Yes to all 3 questions too. Seems it all happens on one side of Girne but we are ever hopeful it can be brought more central.

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
15/01/2011 23:02

Isn't it more a question of WHERE SUITABLE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND, rather than choosing the geography that suits. Maybe if it grows, a second premises could be found at the Karpaz end?? But from I can gather, just finding a premises where you can put a snooker table is hard enough!

stilluvithere



Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 765

Message Posted:
15/01/2011 23:49

When is it going to start please

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
16/01/2011 05:51

Personally i am quite happy where the BL will be although i appreciate that it may be a little inconvenient for some of our eastern cousins.

You just have to look on the bright side it will be an opportunity to visit the privileged West.



More importantly is that the hard work of Brian and his colleagues have eventually got this off the ground, well done i say.



So without moaning on location use it and support their hard work.

theoddmajor


Joined: 10/05/2008
Posts: 246

Message Posted:
16/01/2011 14:57

Hi All, firstly as a Branch we are under a remit to ensure that any premises that we use for an RBL Clubhouse has to be on 'safe' title deeds (just think Orams) and the Celebrity Hotel offers this, although we are aware that it is not as central as we would have hoped but the cost of renting a property in central Girne is currently prohibitive for a Branch just starting up.

Secondly, we have been in negotiations with the owner of the hotel, Gordon Kent, and he has undertaken to carry out forthwith a refurbishment and refit of the Waterfront restaurant and also moving the Sports Bar upstairs next door to the restaurant complete with a new snooker and pool table which would be available with no operating costs to the Branch. So there is the possibilty of a first class location, both for summer and winter activities including an outside bar and large beach ar, at which the committee (who are champing at the bit) can lay regular on social and leisure activities, including a Ladies group

theoddmajor


Joined: 10/05/2008
Posts: 246

Message Posted:
16/01/2011 15:06

Cont'd - a Ladies Section who will lay on a myriad of activities for all members to attend. In addition we would be looking at entering the Branch in all the local darts and pool leagues etc... There will also be discounts at the bar on certain items for RBL members.

I should point out that the RBL is open to anyone to join whether you have served in HMF or not, including Turkish Cypriots, but only ex forces can benefit from the RBL Welfare Support system.

Given a fair wind and calm waters we are currently aiming for a Launch Party in mid March at the conclusion of registration but watch the local press for details.





Apologies for the spelling mistakes but no edit facility!



Brian Thomas

Schoie



Joined: 26/12/2008
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
16/01/2011 15:30

Yes I would be interested my name is Paul Schofield and i am currently a serving Quartermaster having served 36 years in the Royal Artillery, I will leave the Army in Dec 12 and retire to the TRNC immediately we have a house in Catalkoy and currently get across to theTRNC 3 or 4 times a year depending on leave circumstances.

I would, if there was a requirement be able to research and work as uk rep on your behalf using the contacts that i still have in UK.

Our next visit to the TRNC will be Mid March and I would like to attend the launch.



Please get back to me regarding the above, and if you could email detail of the Launch



Email: p.schofield1310@virginmedia.com



Thank you



Best regards



Paul

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
16/01/2011 15:37

Please put the opening night details on the board as we might be able to get over for the event.

We don't subscribe to the TRNC local press at home.

The best of luck to all involved.

theoddmajor


Joined: 10/05/2008
Posts: 246

Message Posted:
16/01/2011 15:55

Ref Message 14 - Paul you have mail.



Message 15 - John as soon as we confirm a date I will post on here.



Brian

Schoie



Joined: 26/12/2008
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
16/01/2011 16:00

Brian



Thanks but nothing has come through could you re send to above email thanks



Paul

Schoie



Joined: 26/12/2008
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
16/01/2011 16:17

Brian



Thank you I got your mail and have replyd



regards



Paul

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
16/01/2011 16:53

Thanks Brian

Julie

coffer


Joined: 13/02/2007
Posts: 292

Message Posted:
16/01/2011 17:28

Good luck to everyone involved in the Kyrenia Branch of the RBL, its a great organisation that does a lot to support our forces, serving and retired.

yenibob


Joined: 13/10/2010
Posts: 1203

Message Posted:
16/01/2011 17:41

I would like to echo message 20. I probably won't get there due to distance, but good luck anyway.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
16/01/2011 17:42

The very best of luck with the RBL. Not before time. Can the servicemans (now deceased) off springs join please.As I would love to be a part of it xx

NCMan



Joined: 19/09/2009
Posts: 670

Message Posted:
18/01/2011 08:15

Back to the top.

TopTen


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 1246

Message Posted:
18/01/2011 13:00

I was a member in England and have never served in the forces there are no restrictions on membership in UK so should be none here - would definitly be interested in joining

theoddmajor


Joined: 10/05/2008
Posts: 246

Message Posted:
18/01/2011 13:54

hi Lilli & topTen, please see the paragraph below:



I should point out that the RBL is open to anyone to join whether you have served in HMF or not, including Turkish Cypriots, but only ex forces can benefit from the RBL Welfare Support system.



Best



Brian

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
18/01/2011 14:04

Hope I can join at the first opportunity. Best of luck with the venture.

GinaC


Joined: 26/11/2010
Posts: 372

Message Posted:
18/01/2011 14:12

What a brilliant venture, wishing you the best of luck Brian.

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
18/01/2011 14:26

Good luck for the busy days ahead Brian.

tomsteel


Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 482

Message Posted:
18/01/2011 15:09

Hi Brian, further to our off-site e-mail conv. Given the fact I am 50 kms away from the proposed Br HQs, I am still more than happy to assist if at all possible. Time is not an issue and I am reasonably staff trained/aware/practised as an ex-SO1 in a busy and diverse 4 * HQ. Whatever, mate - let me know if you need help, else I will be a casual member unless the hotel can give discount rates for staying overnight to attend Br mtgs.



Best



Tom

itfc1978


Joined: 31/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
18/01/2011 15:51

Great to see



Ex REME looking forward to joining when details are posted



Put me down to get involved with Poppy orgainisation/distrubution

They were hard to come by over in Catalkoy/Ozankoy this year more then happy to get this sorted

itfc1978


Joined: 31/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
18/01/2011 15:53

that should of course read last year



Time becomes fluid when you are retired!

Davulcu


Joined: 18/01/2011
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
18/01/2011 16:45

Good luck with this venture, fantastic idea, I wish you lots of luck.

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
18/01/2011 17:44

It is a wonderful idea, I am surprised but pleased that it was allowed.

redcap2355


Joined: 28/09/2010
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 12:15

Hi Brian,

Looking forward to the opening of this fantastic project. If rquired I am happy to assist in any way that I can.

Been living here fro 4 years now and can adapt to pretty much anything. Ex WO1 RMP I laid a wreath last year on behalf of the Cyprus Veterans Group, RMP. This is a group of ex RMP who served here in cyprus both during, before and after the EOKA troubles. As the only member of the group living here I have been appointed as the Cyprus Rep for the group, and do whatever I can to assist the many ex RMP that visit the North.

Now fully retired I have time to dedicate and am happy to do so.

Looking forward very much to the opening, no matter where it is.

Best regards



Roy Oswick

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 12:20

What's happoening. Thought it was supposed to kick off in March. We are now mid way through and no news.

denizen



Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 12:41

Heard that the snooker table is held up at the docks, due to the strike.

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 15:08

Denizen, BROWNed off and feeling BLUE to learn that the table and balls are in BAULK. Perhaps the union leader is "Inoff the RED". He should take a CUE and play "the WHITE man" or is he too YELLOW to become a BLACKleg. We should not REST until we end up in the PINK and not GREEN with envy at those clubs which have tables in use.

theoddmajor


Joined: 10/05/2008
Posts: 246

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 17:07

Apologies to all, I failed to factor in 'Cyprus Time' to the equation!

I will post any further update once I know any more news of the proposed Kyrenia Branch.

In the meantime I am delighted that Gordon Kent has invested a huge deal of time and money in making the Waterfront Bar & Restaurant the place to be in the coming months.



Brian

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 17:25

Great venture Brian,

Looking forward to your opening, might be a bit outnumbered as ex RN. but would like to be kept posted.

slatnumber7


Joined: 25/08/2010
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 17:52

Senior Service at posts 39 & 40 Sir!!

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 17:59

Barry,

Perhaps we can get a branch of the RNA started!! :=)

matula


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 647

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 18:40

Msg 36.I heard that the snooker table is not being sent until it is paid for!

Lambousa Gordon


Joined: 03/11/2007
Posts: 1992

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 19:46

Ermmm,



Just to clarify:



The snooker table - bought, paid for, delivered, carried-in-by-a-team-of-thousands, awaiting fitting - belongs to The Waterfront Restaurant and Bar.



The Waterfront Restaurant & Bar is open to absolutely everyone, irrespective of ethnicity, gender, memberships held or lapsed, political persuasion (though personally I'm not overly fond of religious fundamentalists or other nazis) or even which rugby team one supports.



That said, we are proud to offer our support to the RBL by way of providing a base of operations whilst that organisation becomes established and we encourage everyone to join this worthy cause.

yogi1


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 98

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 23:05

Half full, there is a RMA meeting first weds of every quarter next meeting being !st June, you are more than welcome to come along and meet some retired Booty's !!!! Good luck Brian I know how much hard graffed has to go into starting such a venture here in TRNC, to all the whinners who think driving a couple of miles to attend,I ask this question how far did you drive to get to work in UK,? I know I had to drive over 90 miles to get to work. Stop whinning and support this fantastic project or wind your necks in and let the rest of us enjoy it.

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 23:49

Thanks Keith,

Where do you have your meetings? I'll have to be careful if I attend I've served with a few Booty's!!!!! :=)

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 23:54

Gordon I cant beleive the mentality that you have to justify yourself. Why cant they just beleive x sorry

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
15/03/2011 05:07

Matula-who rattled your cage?

To me that statement is malicious and uncalled for. Please show your evidence for statement like that, in other words put up or shut up.



Gordon has worked very hard on this project not easy in this economic clime at the moment is then making it available to the BL. You should be supporting this organisation not knocking it.

pheraps you never got your knees brown, we all look forward to using the facility shortly . well done GL