'Every Kurus Counts' Campaign

[tulips]

We have produced collection boxes which can be kept by individuals in their homes to collect those fiddly little coins that drive you mad!

The ‘Kuruş’ Poem

We shall say our little ditty
as we’re thinking of our kitty
that we use to keep our charity afloat.
We’re not asking for your gold
or for nice things to be sold
and we certainly won’t be asking you for a note.

We’re just asking for your surplus
which often has no purpose
we think that you will know well
that in everyday occurrence
It does not require permanence
of you keeping these unusable kuruş’s

So if you don’t mind
(for we know that you are often kind)
could you pop these little tiddlers in a pot?
For although their value is small
if we aim to collect them all
they’re sure to add up to an awful lot!!

(Written by Nicola Donghue, Widnes & Runcorn Cancer Support Group, Widnes, Cheshire)


We are being supported by Iktisat Bank, Credit West Bank and Near East Bank in as much as they will be handing out our collection boxes in all their Girne Branches to their ex-pat customers.

The collection boxes are also available from the Tulips Shop in Alsancak, both Best Seller Book Stores, our stall at Chateau Lambousa on a Saturday morning and Cafe Boss in Girne.

Once the collection box has been filled there is a list of banks and venues written on the back of the box where they can be returned to. Or email tulipscarole@yahoo.com to arrange collection.

We are hoping that not only is this a good way to get rid of all those unwanted coins that fill up your pockets and purses, but that it will help raise awareness for our charity across the TRNC.

Please also read Marion's article in the Kibkom Times: http://www.kibkomtimes.com/08.php

Thank you for your support.

Sue and Carole

[BLUE BUTTERFLY]

Sue and Carole have yet again come up with a winner. Well done. I will definately have one of these boxes in the house. Guess who has to check the hubbies pockets for loose change before washing his trousers?

[Owl Lady]

Hi Carole and Sue well done, another brilliant idea. How long is this going to run? Pity Cyprus Today didn't print the poem, but well done Kibkom Times.

[tulips]

Thank you to both Blue Butterfly and Owl Lady.

It will last as long as people keep collecting all their 'shrapnel' for us and how popular it is and you can always ask for another box when you hand in your full one

Some people have even asked if they can put euros/cents in - we will accept whatever we are given

If you do put foreign coins in then it would be better to return the boxes to either directly to us or the Tulips stall at Chateau Lambousa, if you take these to the bank they will not accept them as they only take notes (mind you, you could put notes in the box and we definitely won't mind that!!)

Any queries then please call Carole (0533 873 1693) or Sue (0548 870 2281), alternatively you can email us on: tulipscarole@yahoo.com

Thank you to everyone who has supported us with this.

[fatouche]

Sue bring me a box at Lambousa next Saturday ; I'll make good use of it.



Fatma

[Owl Lady]

Fatma according to the original posting they will be there on Saturday.

[tulips]

Hi Fatma,

If I am not at Chateau Lambousa on Saturday, you can pick one up on our stall.

Many thanks.

Sue