Earlier this year, the Turkish Women's Philanthropic Association of England (TWPA) launched a patchwork bedspread project. The TWPA ladies intend to auction their handiwork to raise money to support those in the care of children’s charity SOS Children’s Village in North Cyprus. TWPA say that “Patch...
The Yunus Emre Institute London is taking their educational project ‘Karagöz & Hacivat’ to south London to Mountview in Peckham later this month. The project allows students from diverse backgrounds the chance to learn about this traditional form of Turkish culture, while being entertained at th...
In collaboration with Cyprus Islamic Association, the Turkish Cypriot Community Association (TCCA) will be hosting a Iftar (post-fast) dinner during this year’s holy month of Ramazan. The dinner will be held at the TCCA on Green Lanes in Harringay, North London.This iftar event is in line with the T...
The annual Turkish Community Art Exhibition is back for its sixth year and is now open for viewing at the Yunus Emre Institute in London. The multi-disciplinary exhibition, which features a variety of art works including paintings, drawings, photography and sculptures, was opened for public on 5 Ma...
Dr. Fazıl Küçük Turkish Supplementary School is hosting a special Turkish Cultural Event in conjunction with the Yunus Emre Institute London this Saturday, 2 March. Akin to a mini indoor festival, the three hour event will encompass traditional folk music and dancing, storytelling based on the adv...
Formed in 2018 by Eda Ayyildiz, Ceyhun Sesiguzel and Emre Gurler, the BTCP is on a mission “to improve and expand the social and professional lives of British Turkish Cypriot professionals in the UK.” The BTCP team have already hosted multiple events that have the perfect mix of socialising with bu...
Ever since its launch in 2017, the Turkish Cypriot Cultural Festival in North London has become an important annual fixture in the British Turkish social calendar.With its live music, DJs, comedy sketches, folk dancing, delicious food and drinks, craft and community group stalls, children’s face pai...
If you’re a Turkish woman living in northwest London, then this Monday night social in Queen’s Park could be right up your street! Hosted at The Hearth, a women's co-working and community space located a few minutes’ walk from Queen’s Park station, Turkish Ladies Night offers “an evening of camarad...
Enjoy delicious Turkish food with your family and friends at this year’s Laburnum Street Turkish Food Fair. This three-day event in East London is organised annually by Suleymaniye Mosque and attended by thousands of visitors from all backgrounds. Diners can tuck into freshly cooked, tasty Turkish...
Enfield Council and the Turkish Cypriot Community Association are hosting an event next week to try to recruit new foster families to help plug the national shortage of foster carers. Fostering involves caring for children in your home whilst their parents are unable to look after them, which can b...
