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Can you help the Cyprus Islamic Association and TCCA with their ‘Homeless Christmas Campaign’?

Following their successful campaign last year, the Turkish Cypriot Community Association (TCCA) and the Cyprus Islamic Association (CIA) are teaming up again to provide vital support to London’s homeless over Christmas. Over a two-day period last December, the TCCA and CIA Christmas Appeal resulted...

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British Turkish Cypriot Professionals to host networking dinner at La Petite Auberge

Earlier this year, a new community business group was formed: the British Turkish Cypriot Professionals (BTCP). Their debut event in May gave like-minded professionals the chance to network over a lavish two-course meal and fine wine. The BTCP are looking to emulate their early success with a sec...

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Dignity for the dead: families to protest over poor state of Tottenham Park Cemetery

Members of the British Turkish community fed up with the poor state of Tottenham Park Cemetery are calling for a mass protest at noon on Saturday 3 November. The North London cemetery is the UK’s largest burial ground for the community, with thousands of British Turks laid to rest there. Earlier th...

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From cancer awareness to combating hate crimes, important free events at the TCCA

  The Turkish Cypriot Community Association in Harringay, North London, continues to be a vital hub for community matters and support. The organisation will be hosting a series of free events that are open to all. EVENT 1: Hate Crime Awareness Week discussion with police Thursday 18 Octobe...

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Help save little Enis’ life: gala dinner and raffle in London in November

  On 11 April 2017, Enis Azmi Işık suffered a non-fatal drowning when he fell into the pool at his family home in Muğla, southern Turkey. With little sign of brain activity, the initial prognosis was bleak. His family, with the support of medical professionals in Turkey, decided not to turn off...

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Come to TCCA’s Turkish-style Coffee Morning fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support

  The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is taking place on Friday 28 September, with Britons across the length and breadth of the country sipping coffee to raise money for charity. The Turkish Cypriot Community Association (TCCA) is taking part too! The Harringay-based community group is hos...

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New book The Battle of Kokkina a riveting true story about the “resilience” of the Turkish Cypriot people

  A new book in English has captured the enormous struggle Turkish Cypriots faced as they defended their strategically key coastal village for thirteen years in Northern Cyprus. Against the odds, they survived. The Battle of Kokkina captures this fascinating true story from the eyes of Fa...

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New September date for Clissold Park’s 2-day Anatolian Cultural Fête

The long-running Anatolian Cultural Fête is moving from its usual May date to the autumn for its twelfth outing, spreading out the concentration of Turkish-themed events in North London. Taking place at Clissold Park during the last weekend in September, this year’s Anatolian Cultural Fête will a...

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Obituary: Kelami Dedezade – a tireless advocate for education (1952-2018)

  “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” said Nelson Mandela and indeed the same can be attributed to Kelami Dedezade, who passed away on the 13 July 2018. Dedezade was a huge believer that education is the only tool to make a difference in society....

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Hüseyin Kırmızı’s Novaera headlines London celebrations for 20th July Freedom Day

One of North Cyprus’ most accomplished contemporary artists will be in the British capital next week with his new band as part of the Turkish Cypriot community’s annual celebrations for Peace and Freedom Day. The events, which include a  20 July concert and reception, a five-day photography exhibiti...

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