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Communities are coming together to make the Kumyalı Nature Walk on 18th October an event which everyone can be proud of.

Cemil Sarıçizmeli, the Mayor of Mehmetçik, and his staff are pulling out all the stops getting the nature walk area ready for the anticipated crowds. The area has been cleared and levelled in preparation for an eco friendly surface which will enable cars and coaches to park.

The nature walk itself, covers eight kilometers out and back, and will pass through stunning scenery. Walkers can do a shorter four kilometer route if they wish. Dogs will be allowed but must be on a lead at all times. There will be two water stations en route.

Mayor Sarıçizmeli, along with Adem Adem (CESV), Michelle Martin, (BRS) Zekai Altan (owner of hotel) and Serkan Efe (Belediyesi worker who looks after the route) have already walked the route and Mayor Sarıçizmeli, said: “This was a very worthwhile trial run and showed what can be achieved when people are willing to work together for a worthy cause. It was a wonderful experience which I believe is the beginning of a new era for the Karpaz, with hopefully many more projects which will bring employment, tourism and support for locals without having to lose the identity of the area.”

There is a small church at the beginning of the walk, which has now been cleaned, so that anyone who wishes can purchase a 1TL candle to light and say a prayer before beginning the walk.

Coach parties and those who wish to pre-register will be offered a choice of picnic box at 15TL or lunch at The Nitovikla Garden Hotel and should ring any of the following numbers: 0392 3755980/3756120/0533 8656967/0533 8344868 or email info@nokovkla.com to book and confirm prices

Anyone wishing to travel to Kumyali by coach should contact Mary Watson

0533 8655837

The cost will jbe 10 lira per person which will be donated to the charity and we aim to organise 3 coaches with pick up points in Alsancak,Catalkoy and Esentepe.

Booking must be made before Friday 9th of October.

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The Kumyali Nature Walk for Children with Special Needs will take place on Sunday, 18th October 2016.
One of the supporters, Mr Zekai Altan, owner of the Nitovikla Garden Hotel in Mehmetçik (Kumyali), is fully behind this initiative to raise money for the playground for the children of the special school that he has offered an overnight stay, with breakfast for just 65TL per person per night.
Art Watson, one of the organisers said: “This is a most generous offer from a local hotelier to anyone who wishes to take advantage of the beautiful location of Mehmetçik in order to look around the Karpaz area. We are delighted by this offer and hope many of our walkers will take advantage of the offer.”
To make a booking at the Nitovikla Garden Hotel, people should ring any of the following numbers: 0392 3755980/3756120 or 0533 8656967/8344868 or email info@nokovkla.com.

Only a few more days to go for the very first Nature Walk in aid of the Special Needs Children.

Please come along and support them and help to raise funds for a much needed play ground.

Today was a great day, almost 200 walkers and we raised TL4,075 for the project...........thank you all so very much.

ALMOST 200 walkers, turned on Sunday to take part in the Kumyalı Nature Walk for Special Children which raised an incredible TL4,075 for the project

The majority of walkers opted for the 8km route but some stalwarts went the whole 16km distance and on a very hot day and everyone completed their personal challenge without injury.

The Mayor of Mehmetçik, Cemil Sarıçizmeli, whose help with the organization of the event was central to its success, walked on the day with his wife and some of his extended family and he said: “This was a great event and I hope it will become an annual event which will get bigger and better each year. My thanks to all those who helped organize the day and all those who walked.”

Art Watson, one of the organizers said: “The children of Ziyamet School deserve the best. They have a good school with excellent inside equipment but they have nowhere to play outside which is why it is so important we raise as much as we can to make the play area outside a safe and enjoyable place for the children.”

The walkers were delighted to be entertained by a dance troop before they set off and those who had booked went on, after the walk, to the Nitovikla Garden Hotel for a meal and a swim for those who were brave enough.

Thanks go to the Mayor of Mehmetçik, Cemil Sarıçizmeli and his team, CESV members, Michelle Martin BRS, Pam Kennedy, EFRAR members, LSOK, Creditwest Bank, Cyprusscene, Zekai Altan whose family and friends worked tirelessly to ensure the day ran smoothly, and most importantly to the parents and children of Ziyamet School who came along, walked and supported the event.