Bodrum Bulletin Issue #022 - 22nd October 2009
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Issue #022 - 22nd October 2009
Subscribers: 1013
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After 21 newsletters, just over 3,000 emails, and about 500hrs work, I'm happy to say that we have now received our 1,000th subscriber. With a larger subscription base, and with our 1 year anniversary due soon, I wanted to give you a quick update on the future of the Bodrum Bulletin.
So what's ahead?
I've carefully read through all the responses to the newsletter survey, and have already implemented some changes - especially to the website (see the PC corner below). You've given us a lot of feedback and ideas for new material, and you've also expressed that you would prefer a subscription model rather than us asking for donations each issue. With that in mind, the donations section has now been removed from the newsletter (but remains on the website for now).
With the donations removed, I have been looking into a subscription model in more detail. First I'd like to take this opportunity to say that the Bodrum Bulletin was never started with a view to make money, any money received goes towards the running costs and development of the newsletter. To find out more about who we are and why we're doing what we are, see the 'About Us' article on the website HERE.
Free and Premium Editions
With the start of 2010, we are thinking about introducing two editions of the newsletter. The first will be a "Free Edition" which will be a stripped-out newsletter, featuring only minimal information (but still enough to be useful!). The second edition will be a "Premium Edition" for paying subscribers only, and will feature the usual content that you're used to. There will be a small annual charge for the premium edition; which with the help of our parent company, DMCubed, will be payable via either an online PayPal or an online Barclaycard payment system. As a special thanks, all of those who have donated before the release of this issue (22nd October, 2009), you will receive 1 year free premium subscription.
So what about now?
The full newsletter will remain free until the end of the year. When the time is right I will give you more information about the subscription model and how to subscribe.
What more can we expect?
For 2010, we're looking at introducing a few more sections; perhaps a regular photography competition, more discounts, more legal advice, and much more. I will also be looking at a subtle re-design to make the newsletter easier to read.
So what do you think? Please
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if you have any questions or concerns about the changes.
All the best, and I hope you continue to enjoy reading the Bodrum Bulletin.
Dave.
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- Bodrum Market - (map)
Konacık Market - (map)
Çiftlik Köyü Market
- Bodrum Catch Up Gang
- First meet!
Wondering what to do with yourself on those long boring winter days/nights? Well me too! so I've started the Bodrum Catch Up Gang!
Every one is welcome to join us, we meet up for drinks, gossip, to have a laugh and giggle and a wee bit of dancing now an then... Our first meet is on the 23 Oct.
Contact: Lil,
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, 0531 322 61 47
- Yoga with Melek - 7pm, Bodrum (more
information...)
- Quiz Night - from 8pm, Turgutreis (more
information...)
- Latin Night in Gümbet - From 10.30pm,
Gümbet (more information...)
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| - United Nations Day |
- Turgutreis Market
- REMEMBER - clocks go back 1 Hour
on Sunday (at 4am Sunday, it becomes 3am)
When local daylight time is about to reach:
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 4:00:00 AM clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 3:00:00 AM local standard time instead
Source: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/clockchange.html?n=107
- Bodrum Children's Book and DVD Library -
10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
- Free Book Exchange - 11am, Bodrum (more information...)
- Creative Patchwork - 12pm to 6pm, Bodrum
I will be hosting a "Creative Patchwork" course every Saturday starting this week, on 24 October 2009. Please come and experiment with different fabrics in relaxing and cozy atmosphere. You'll discover your creativity....!!
Contact me for more information.
Location: Bettina's Atelier – Galerie, Karakaya Sokak No. 22, Bodrum
Contact: Bettina Franckenberg, 0252 369 25 04, 0537 580 67 39,
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- Yoga with Melek - 12pm, Bodrum-Oasis; couples (more
information...)
- Necmettin Sünget Simultaneous Bridge Tournament - 2.30pm - Bodrum
The annual Bridge tournament will be held simultaneously country-wide as well as at some international locations, to commemorate the memory of Mr. Necmettin Sünget, who made important contributions to Turkish Bridge.
Contact: Bodrum Bridge Club, 0535 989 7012, 0252 317 11 03,
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Location: Oasis Shopping Centre, 83-B-09
(below THY office)
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| - Turkish Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) |
- Yalıkavak Market - (map)
Bitez Market - (map)
Güllük Market
- Turkish Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı)
All banks, government offices and schools will be closed. Look out for celebrations and street parades!
- Alcoholics Anonymous - 6.30pm, Bodrum (more information...)
- Bodrum Children's Book and DVD Library -
10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
- Yoga with Melek - 10.00am, Bodrum-Oasis; women only (more
information...)
- Yoga with Melek - 11.30am, Bodrum (more
information...)
- The Republic Day Cup Bridge Tournament - 3pm - Bodrum
The annual Republic Day Cup Bridge tournament will be held at the Bodrum Bridge Club on the 29th. Cups will be awarded to the winners and runners up for both directions.
Contact: Bodrum Bridge Club, 0535 989 7012, 0252 317 11 03,
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Location: Oasis Shopping Centre, 83-B-09
(below THY office)
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- Turgutreis Market
- Bodrum Children's Book and DVD Library -
10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
- "Heal Your Life" Workshop - 10am-6pm, Bodrum
In this transformational workshop originally created by best-selling author Louise L. Hay (You Can Heal Your Life) you will discover the mindset that has limited your success in business, financial abundance, intimate relationships, spiritual growth, and much more.
Learn to reprogram your subconscious mind and eliminate negative self-esteem beliefs, such as. . .
- Relationships don't work
- Life is difficult
- I don't matter
- I'll never have what I really want
- I'm not good enough
- Nobody understands me
- I am not good at anything
Only 100TL; Money back guaranteed if not pleased!
For more information read the feature HERE, or contact me for more details.
Contact: Çimen Sevanç, 0537 626 41 09,
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, www.bodrum-lifecoaching.com
- Yoga with Melek - 12pm, Bodrum-Oasis; couples (more
information...)
- Creative Patchwork - 12pm to 6pm, Bodrum (more
information...)
- Kid’s Halloween Party - 5.30pm – 8.30pm, Bitez
Come along and join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun, featuring Fancy Dress,
BBQ, and ghouly games & activities for all ages
Prizes for the best fancy dress costume.
Tickets: 25TL, which includes Halloween tea & drinks.
Advance tickets only - please reserve your space now!
Contact: Mary,
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, 0534 982 62 08
Location: Bodrum Children’s Library, Bitez (map)
- End of Season Halloween Party! - 7.30pm, Bitez
Full Moon and Fancy Dress!
Gremlins and Goblins and Witches on brooms,
You are invited to party under the full moon!
An end of season party that’ll be such a fright,
Dancing and eating and music all night!
Type: Party - Night of Mayhem
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2009
Time: 7:30pm…
Location: TheBambu, on Bitez Beach
Costumes not mandatory but dress up if you dare...
It doesn't have to be scary,
Be a Playboy Bunny,
Or something else funny,
Just hope to see you there!
Homemade Boo! Burgers & Chunky Chips & Welcome Shot of Ghoul-Aid, only 13TL
Dare to ask more questions, then email us at
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if you must…
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- Türkbükü Market
- Turkish Tutorials for Beginners - 10.30am, Yalıkavak
I'm pleased to announced that I will be starting a new Turkish language tutorial for beginners. No knowledge of Turkish is necessary, and classes will run twice a week (Monday and Thursday mornings) over the winter period. Please come along and join in the fun - learning Turkish is a great way to meet new people, so I look forward to seeing you.
If you cannot make the tutorial, or are interested at a different level, or privately, please drop me an email.
Contact: Tansu,
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, 0532 575 23 56
Location: Yalıkavak Municipal Community room (above the Yalıkavak Jandarma office, which is next door to the Halk Bank) (map).
- Alcoholics Anonymous - 5pm, Bodrum (more information...)
Note - From November to April the group will now meet at 5pm.
- Yoga with Melek - 5.30-6.30pm, Bodrum (more
information...)
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- 2009 Ladies' Lunch - 12pm, Cafe la Vela, Bodrum (see feature below for more information).
Tickets must be purchased in advance and we need final numbers no later than Tuesday 3rd November. Kick off is at 12.00 noon and tickets must be bought in advance.
Tickets are 40TL are available from various points around the peninsula:
Gündoğan
Yalıçıftlık
Bitez
Bitez
Turgutreis
Gümbet
Yalıkavak
Bodrum
Bodrum
Bodrum
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Avril at Bodrum Havlu (0252 387 94 60)
Uschi at Terra Turka (0535 793 85 30)
Christine Davies (0536 973 69 93)
Mary at Bodrum Children's Library (0533 963 9615)
Lesley Morisetti (0537 934 8006)
Susie "Hair" (0539 677 1040)
Sara Wood (0536 340 7175)
Priscilla (0535 227 99 24) (note: away 17th-31st Oct)
Tracey at The Corner Shop (0536 726 1444)
Jane (0536 437 4151) or
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Contact: Jane, 0252 357 72 88, 0536 437 41 51,
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Location: Cafe la Vela, Bodrum Marina
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I wish it would rain more often! On Saturday we raised 1325TL for the animals. Liz Cook took most of the remaining books and sold them at the Bitez bit pazar raising another 170TL. A staggering total of 1495TL.
Thank you to those who helped on the day, to those who donated books, jam and chutney and to those who spent money, and, of course, to Defne Restaurant.
I am proposing to hold the next one in February when we will have the new season's marmalade available.
Linda
Contact: Linda, 0533 493 90 07
We are a young professional looking for a live in nanny. The nanny is expected to be a family member to grow our family. We have a 16 month boy and 3 and 5 year old girls. Our expectation from our new family member is to take care of the kids and do minor-light house work in a reasonable period of time during the day- and in some rare cases in the evening or night and while doing this to speak English to the kids that they can grab some words and the voice of the language.
We are very flexible in giving free time and actually most of the activities to be carried out with the kids are fun activities in nice places. You will be treated exactly as a family member with all benefits and responsibilities. We are living in Istanbul (in Nisantasi – heart of the city) and move to a resort area (usually to Bodrum) in summer time. The family usually have good time fun with the kids, a lot of leisure activities. We already have a house-keeper and the mother is off for a couple of more years.
Let’s discuss the terms and conditions if you are interested in working with us for long term. We look forward to hearing from you.
Contact: Vildan or Berk Cektir,
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, 0532 464 59 90 (daytime), 0212 224 59 71
I am looking for a job in the winter. I Speak Dutch, English, German and Turkish. Plus I have a Turkish working permit.
Contact:
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, 0252 382 04 97, 0539 402 11 92
Long term house rental wanted Bodrum,
2+1 preferably with separate kitchen. Would be nice with view of Bodrum Castle
Contact: Dawn,
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, 0533 968 03 69
We are an independant real estate agency, based in the UK. We specialise in selling property in Turkey. We are looking for the following type of property to sell:
- All regions considered
- Traditional Stone Houses
- Farmhouses
- Beachfront Property
- Property with Moorings
- Central Bodrum Property
- Property with Bodrum Castle Views
- Renovation Projects
Please contact us with details of the property you would like to sell. You must have all the relevant legal documentation for the property, title deeds (tapu), copy of planning permission etc...
Contact: Michele,
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, +44 (0) 1622 862 070
We need property to rent to our clients for 2010 in ALL regions of Bodrum. We are looking for:
- Villas with private pools
- Apartments and villas at Tuzla
- Bodrum apartments and private villas
- Renovated farmhouses
- Properties in Bitez, Torba, Ortakent and Türkbükü
Contact: Michele,
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, +44 (0) 1622 862 070
We are looking for restaurants that are offering a traditional Christmas Dinner on 25 December and Boxing Day Lunch on 26 December. We are also looking for bars, hotels or restaurants that are offering festive entertainment for Christmas Eve, 24 December and New Year celebrations.
If you are offering an alternative menu over the Christmas or New Year festive season, please let us know. We are looking for something special for our customers.
Contact: Michele,
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, +44 (0) 1622 862 070
Fiat Palio EL, 1.4 litre, 2000. Manual, aircon, electric windows, duel fuel – petrol & LPG. Italian model LPG tank installed in spare tyre bay, so boot is free. Economical, well maintained, MC number plate (for foreigners), 101,000km.
Ideal exchange late November. 10,500TL
Contact: Leslie,
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, 0535 640 80 38
- Child's car seat: 9 to 15kg. Chicco. Excellent condition; 60TL O.N.O.
- JANE double pushchair, front/back, 4 wheeler, red, comes with 2 footmuffs matching colour and rain cover. Excellent condition. Can be used for twins or newborn and toddler. Folds easily. Bargain at 250TL O.N.O.
Contact: Diane, 0536 780 38 33
4 Antique carved dining chairs with cream upholstery: 80TL. Ortakent. Buyer collects. Available from 20th October.
Contact: Jacquie Bramble,
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, 0536 554 69 06
- 90 x 200 cm bed new/unused from Koçtaş complete with mattress (bed 90 mattress 50TL) The bed alone (excl. mattress) retails at 180TL in Koçtaş
- 2x3m handmade wool on wool turkish carpet 100TL
- Computer table 40TL
Please visit http://serdarerdamar.googlepages.com/forsale for pictures.
Contact: Anna Erdamar,
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, 0533 271 00 65, 0252 358 6064
Dark wood extending table with 6 chairs. Yalıkavak, 250TL
Contact: Trevor Mills, 0531 717 18 08
- Manufacturer: Dufor
- Length: 30ft
- Year Built: 2000
- Type: Sloop
- Engine Machine: Yanmar 29Hp Diesel
- Rudder: Tiller
- Tanking Fuel: 100
- Tanking Water: 200
- Flag: USA
- Passengers: 6 (max)
- Cabin: 2
- Saloon: 1
- Berth: 6
- Toilet with Shower
- Galley with:
- 220 V Refrigerator
- Oven+ Gas Cooker
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- Other:
- Depth And Speed Log
- VHF Radio
- Hydrophore
- Manual GPS
- Dinghy
- 6 Fenders
- Black Waste Tank
- Cockpit Table
- Outboard Shower
- Radio With CD Player
- New Anti Fouling
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Also suitable for charter business.
Current location: Bodrum Marina (marina fee paid until end of Nov.2009)
Contact:
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Flat of 120m2 for rent. 3 rooms, open kitchen, WC and extra bath.
Nice see view!!!
Near Halicarnass Disco. 900TL per month.
Contact: Ute Spölgen,
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, 0532 423 73 44
Two bedroomed apartment for rent, fully furnished Ortakent, quiet country location but just 500 metres from the village. Would suit couple or single person. Lovely walks nearby.
Rental period 1 November 2009 to April 2010. 650TL per month.
For more information, copy and paste the link below onto your browser, please ignore all holiday rental information. http://www.villarenters.com/advert_summary.asp?ref=24875 or alternatively go to www.villarenters.com and type 24875 into the box FIND Property ref no on left hand side of home page.
Contact: Anna Erdamar,
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, 0533 271 00 65, 0252 358 6064
Have you always wanted to learn how to play Bridge?
Lessons will start in November at the Bodrum Bridge Club, provided there is enough demand (min. 4 people). There will be 2, two-hour lessons per week (days and hours will be decided later). First two introductory lessons will be FREE; thereafter, a monthly contribution to the club will be charged. (The English-speaking club director, can also give private lessons).
Everyone is welcome; but this course is particularly intended for ex-pats living in Bodrum area. Experienced players are also welcome; there are tournaments every afternoon at 3pm, except Sundays.
Bridge is a golden key for making social contacts all over the world; and it is a great way to keep your brain active!
To book please contact us on the information below.
Contact: Douglas Reed on 0539-300 3046 or Cumhur Çavuşoğlu on 0535-989 7012, Bodrum Bridge Club: 0252 317 11 03,
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Location: Bodrum Bridge Club, Oasis Shopping Centre, 83-B-09
(below THY office)
If you need quality interior and exterior renovation work done in your home, call the "M Team" (available from Nov 1, 2009 to April 1, 2010). The "ustas" are: Mahmut, Mehmet and Mesut
High quality work guaranteed!
For further information on the "M Team"!
Contact: Muharrem Sev,
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, 0252 382 67 58, 0534 334 88 92
Have you used Muharrem?
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Set in one of the peninsula's oldest villages of Farilya, Farilya Farm offers horseriding lessons and trekking with some of the best views around from a traditional farm and stable setting. Here the only sounds you'll hear are the sounds of nature - there are no nearby roads, so it's a safe environment for all riders.
Catering for all ages, we offer pony rides for younger children, lessons for older children and adults, and of course, we're famous for longer treks in the surrounding countryside, including trips to the desertted Greek village of Girel, and the many Lelegian ruins.
For those that don't want to ride, there's still plenty to do; we have a cafe, children's play area, and lots of animals to get to know - ducks, chickens, goats, dogs, cats, and of course horses.
Lessons start from 45TL for 45minutes, and treks start from 45TL per hour (discounts available for multiple purchases).
Bodrum Bulletin readers will receive a further 5TL discount off these prices, so with lessons and treks starting from just 40TL, come to us for the best riding and views on the peninsula.
Contact: Aykut,
Location: On the main Gündoğan-Torba road, about 2km outside Gündoğan (map)
Farilya Farm Horseriding have been recommended by our readers - read the reviews and add your recommendation HERE!
With sea views towards Yalıkavak, ZeytinAltı is the perfect place to enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast, lunch, or dinner. All meals are lovingly prepared with fresh local ingredients (most are freshly picked from our garden!), you can enjoy the smell of freshly baked bread and gözleme.
We've been doing some weather proofing, and will be open well into the winter - we have 4 tables inside, and will have more undercover shortly. With full traditional Turkish breakfasts from 12.50TL, mezes from 4TL, and main courses such as sea bass or bream from 10TL, please come in and give our fresh, tasty, traditional food a try.
Contact: Ertuğul Yılmaz, 0532 678 74 40
Location: on the main road (Erdemir Cad.) between Gümüskaya and Geris (map)
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Now the summer's over, are you wondering what to do with your pool over the winter period?
We can give you the right advice based on your requirements. We can also provide pool maintenence over the winter.
For specific advice, or for maintenance quotes, just give us a call. |
Contact: Ömer, 0533 489 11 88
Pool and Pool have been recommended by our readers - read the reviews and add your recommendation HERE!
Learn some basic phrases to help yourself when e.g. you're going to the shop to buy bread, and for lots of other day to day life occasions.
Contact: Ute Spölgen,
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, 0532 423 73 44
Have you tried learning Turkish with Ute?
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Meal for Two: enjoy any main course on the menu and a bottle of wine for only 50TL
Location: Le Cafe, Yalıkavak (map)
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Our 2009 Christmas Hampers, and individulal items are now ready to order.
Order "The Complete Hamper", for all your Christmas needs, or order individual items, from just 3TL.
For the full list of what's available, read more HERE.
Contact: Greg,
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, 0534 650 61 54
Have you bought from the Sausage King?
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I am Serdar. I've been an English Teacher for 16 years and currently live in Bitez. I am a native Turkish speaker and I offer affordable Turkish lessons; either one-to-one, group or online (through Skype and MSN messenger).
I give lessons for all kinds of levels; analytic, easy, practical, quick and in an entertaining, playful way... for a reasonable fee... My method is to teach language through exercises which refer to daily life expressions, actual events, interests, cultural subjects, business issues... etc. Also, I could create practicing materials according to your interests...
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As an experienced, NATIVE and professional, I can;
• motivate you to use Turkish for self-expression
• develop your thinking and literacy skills in Turkish
• TOTAL CONVERSATION ONLY
• Business Turkish, speaking and writing skills
• Grammar, from beginner to advanced, proficiency
• Writing, from essay to application and business letters
• Writing assistance for essays
I also offer translation services from English to Turkish – Turkish to English at competitive rates. For those who are interested in learning Turkish at a conversational or an academic level, please don't hesitate to contact me:
Contact: Serdar Vatan,
0252 319 61 36, 0537 289 96 53,
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Have you tried learning Turkish with Serdar?
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Pilates by Body Art - A variety of daily exercise classes ranging from Pilates and Yoga to Body Sculpt, Step and Dance. All classes are led by professional instructors with Body Sculpt classes beginning in November taught in English by a British instructor.
Contact us for a timetable of classes or further information.
Contact: Ozlem;
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or Rachel;
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Location: Oasis Shopping Centre, No.38-B-08 (Beneath Turkish Airlines Office), Bodrum
Have you tried Pilate's Classes with Body Art?
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All gardening work, painting, decorating, pool cleaning and maintenance undertaken. Very competitive rates.
Contact: Ray,
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, 0252 382 96 88, 0538 795 57 44
Have you used Ray?
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We're happy to announce our new Spa and fitness membership options, and increased Bodrum Bulletin discount for the winter period.
Use of fitness centre, Jacuzzi, and Hamam (prices per person):
Length of Membership
1 Month
3 Months
6 Months
12 Months
30 uses
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One-off Payment
300 TL
700 TL
1200 TL
1600 TL
700 TL |
Bodrum Bulletin Discounted Price
240 TL
560 TL
960 TL
1280 TL
560 TL (under 19TL per visit!)
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Use of Tennis and Squash Facilities:
Tennis (Daytime)
-10 pack
Tennis (Evening)
-10 pack
Squash
-10 pack
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40 TL
250 TL
50 TL
350 TL
50 TL
350 TL
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Bodrum Bulletin Discounted Price
32 TL
200 TL
40 TL
280 TL
40 TL
280 TL |
Contact: Mehmet, 0252 313 81 30,
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Location: The Marmara Bodrum (map)
Have you used the Marmara Bodrum Fitness or Spa facilites?
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- Turkish Classes (Bodrum)
(more...)
- Yalıkavak Turkish Tutorials
(more...)
- Kayrak (Bodrum Stone) fitters
(more...)
- Airport Transfers - Jan Ozay (more...)
- Painter and Decorator (more...)
- Handy Man - Native English Speaking
(more...)
- Bodrum Home Care (more...)
- Financial Consultancy Advice (more...)
- Yoga Classes with Melek - All Levels
(more...)
- Mert Mobilya (more...)
- Craniosacral Therapy (more...)
- Luxury Homemade Cakes Made to Order for any
Occasion (more...)
- Personalised Greetings Cards (more...)
- Property Alterations, Renovations and Construction (more...)
- Community Association Management Company (more...)
- Quit Smoking Now! (more...)
- Textile Arts & Crafts Courses (more...)
- Traditional Stone-House apartments for
Rent (more...)
- House for Rent: Bitez Yalı Sitesi (more...)
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In the first of our features, Lena re-tells an amusing story of how Turks differ from other Europeans.
A friend of mine called from Germany. He said a journalist colleague of ours was coming to Ankara for a favourable article he wanted to write on Turkish-EU relationships. My name and phone number were given to him and I was asked to be of assistance, which I accepted, a way to help our country.
We met the next day and had tea.
- I asked him where he wanted to go.
- "To the Kocatepe mosque, the biggest of your capital Ankara", he replied.
- "Why?" I asked, "are you a Muslim?"
He wasn’t. Just interested…
We went. He kept on asking me about the diameter of the dome, the weight of the chandeliers, the dimension of the hall, the capacity of the court… He first asked, then gave the answers…
In the evening he said he wanted to have fun like Turks do......Continue reading this article online, HERE
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A common question we get asked is about the best way to watch UK TV from your house in Turkey. With this in mind, we asked Neil, who manages UK TV Access to write up a quick article summarising the options available, without requiring a 3m Satellite dish!
First, some history... Currently UK TV licensing dictates that only people resident in the UK can view TV stations online, hence if you are outside the UK, you will get an error, and the "stream" will not play. In case you're wondering, when your computer is connected to the internet your connection is given a unique number (or IP address), computer systems can use this IP address to detect the rough location of your computer (to give you an idea, of how this works, visit the link HERE).
There are various ways to get around this location detection, and provide a working solution. The legalities of such solutions will not be discussed here, we simply wish to inform you of what's available.
There are basically just three ways to watch UK TV online from abroad;
- Placeshifting; Duplicating a private UK TV signal from your house in the UK to a remote location
- VPNs (Virtual Private Networks); Connecting to the Internet via a secure UK location
- Web Proxies; Re-directing selective web traffic via a UK location
To see the advantages and disadvantages of each system continue reading this article online, HERE
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This feature is from Jane Baxter, coordinator of this years' Ladies' Lunch, which takes place on the 6th November.
It’s hard to believe that this is our tenth annual Ladies’ Lunch. What started as a raid on Priscilla’s address book has developed into an annual event with more names than even her address book can hold!
If you are new to the Bodrum Peninsula and haven’t been to the lunch previously let me give you a little “lunch” history. Back in 2000 I thought that a lunch for those ladies living and working in the Bodrum area would be a great networking event and I asked Priscilla to open up her filofax; it was to be an opportunity to meet other ladies in a similar position, a chance to catch up with all those friends and acquaintances one rarely sees through the busy summer months, a possibility to find out what is going on during the winter months, a chance to dress up a little more than every day Bodrum life generally requires and above all a nice day out.
That first year we held the lunch at Sea Garden and we were pretty amazed when 66 people signed up, some of whom neither of us had ever met. It turned into an annual event, going from strength to strength and our record was 143 attendees. We’ve lunched in hotels: Sea Garden, Dedeman, Karia Princess, The Marmara, Bodrium and last year we were at the Movenpick, it’s always nice to see the local hotels from a guest point of view. We’ve only lunched in one restaurant, Café la Vela in the Bodrum Marina Yacht Club complex, but we’ve done it twice and it’s always so good that it is our chosen venue for this year.
Our mission at the Ladies' Lunch is a simple one...Continue reading this article online, HERE
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We've recently introduced some subtle changes to the Bodrum Bulletin website, to try to help you navigate it better.
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Çağıtay Clinic has confirmed that they have spayed/neutered almost 50 dogs from the Konacık area since the program there began. The two vets, Önder and Akın, of the clinic also very kindly donated their time and skills one recent Sunday when they came to the Turgutreis shelter and spayed 13 dogs and one cat there, so many thanks to them for that. A dart gun for tranquilizing hard to catch dogs will be purchased with the proceeds of the weekly quiz nights held at Sandy's in Gümbet and organized by Brian, Angela and Annette. The dart gun will be kept at Çağıtay Clinic but will be lent to any vet on the peninsula who has need of it. This will be a great asset, so many thanks to Brian, Angela and Annette for all their hard work which made this possible, and also to all who came to the quiz nights and supported other events.
For more information on Bodrum's Neuter and Return Program, click HERE.
For information about how you can help click HERE
To see what Turkish law says about animal welfare, read the article HERE.
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I'm an 8 month old pure Persian Pussy cat. I have had all my vaccinations and also been sterilized. I'm a beauty as you can see so if you can give me a good home them please contact me.
Contact: Carley at Pethane,
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Flight Update - 21st October, 2009
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Flight information gathered on the 21st October, 2009 from skyscanner.net for direct flights between UK airports and Bodrum Milas. The price shown represents the cheapest possible return flight in a given month.
Need help using price comparison sites like Skyscanner? Click HERE for our guide on how to get the best from Skyscanner.
Bodrum Milas: Live Arrivals - For Milas Airport
International arrivals, click HERE.
Ferries:
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Time |
Return Price |
| Now Running |
Bodrum – Kos |
Everyday |
09:30 - 16:30 |
28 Euros* |
| Now Running |
Bodrum – Datça |
Tue, Thur, Sat, Sun |
09:00 - 17:30 |
20 Euros* |
| Now Running |
Bodrum – Rhodes |
Mon, Fri |
08:30 - 16:30 |
60 Euros* |
| Now Running |
Turgutreis - Kos |
Everyday |
10:00 - 16:30 |
28 Euros* |
| Not Running |
Bodrum – Marmaris |
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Bodrum – Istanbul |
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*Free Hamam with every ticket purchased through BodrumTour
For more information or booking, please contact:
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The full directory Readers' Recommendation Directory on the website
currently has 54 businesses, click HERE to
view it, or click on "Recommendations" on the left "sections" menu on the website.
Note, however that you need to be logged into the website to view the detail
pages. If you are having problems logging in, please click HERE.
New Recommendations and reviews:
We currently have requests for recommendations for the following
businesses:
- a ferforge metal worker
- pet-sitting/kennels
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If you have a question about any aspect of life in Bodrum,
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and
we'll post it to this section as an open question. But here's the important bit
- we need your help to answer the open questions; so please don't be
embarrassed - send us your questions, and answers.
We've re-vamped the Questions section on the website slightly to make it clearer to read. It's still not perfect though. If you can't find something you're looking for, remember to try the website Search, at the top right of the webpage. The comprehensive list of Questions and Answers can be viewed on the website - HERE.
New Questions:
- Q69: I've been collecting "Positive" points from Petrol Ofisi for a long time, but have never received any benefits. I've tried to navigate their website, and I've tried to contact them, but I'm still none the wiser - can anyone shed any light on how to reap the benefits?
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- Q70: I have an old solar water heating system that's surplus to my needs, I'd like to try to connect it to our pool; does anyone know if this is possible, or would like to tackle the challenge?
A70:
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New Answers:
- Q68: I would like to park my car at Bodrum-Milas airport for 2 or 3 days, does anyone know what my best option is - should I just go to the normal airport car park?
A68.1: Don’t park at the airport - it's expensive! We use Çelik Otopark just before you get to the airport on the left hand side (second one not first) he charges 10TL a day and takes you and picks you up also cleans the car very trustworthy and efficient. Call him on 05326751754 first in case he is at the airport let him know what time you will arrive. He even writes down the mileage of the car and takes all your details for the return pickup. Great service and cheaper than the airport parking. --Dawn
A68.2: You park it in the car parks om the left before airport named Gunes saati. Good price and they clean your car. I always do this and on return they collect you at airport door. --Clare Gunes
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Unanswered Questions:
Note: the full list
of unanswered questions are listed on the website HERE.
Q65: Does anyone know of a personal trainer?
A65:
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Old Questions:
Previously answered questions have now been archived to the Q & A
section of the website:
http://www.bodrumbulletin.com/community/questions
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Here we list businesses which offer Bodrum Bulletin readers a discount.
- Car Rental/Airport Transfers:
- Restaurants & Bars:
- Other:
If you would like to list any kind of business here, it's free - all we ask
is that a discount is offered to our readers,
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Here's the first of our new weather reports, providing a glimpse at the weather recorded at our weather station just outside Yalıkavak over the last 2 weeks.
15th October 2009
7th October 2009 - 21st October 2009
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40 % |
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30 °C |
87 % |
21 °C |
28 kts |
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24 °C |
67 % |
17 °C |
8 kts |
7th October 2009 - 21st October 2009
For LIVE weather, more information, and all-time records, why don't you visit the weather station page.
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UK State Pensions - From October 2009 your UK state pension can be paid directly into a Turkish bank. Payment will be made in the local currency of the country in which the bank account is held. No charges are made for this service. For more information see the article on the DirectGov UK website, HERE.
GBP-TL Exchange Rate
GBP to TL Exchange Rate - 24th September 2009 to 21st October,
2009
30-Day Internet Interest
Rates
Corrections or other rates?
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e-Deposit Interest Rate Calculator - Visit the calculator HERE.
Understanding Interest Rate Accounts in Turkey - Click here for a quick overview of e-Deposit accounts and how
they work.
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- Car Prices - Check HERE for links to manufacturers' current (Turkish Lira)
price lists.
- Translated Traffic Accident Form - View it HERE
- Vehicle Tax - Don't forget that the second
payment for 2009 is now overdue. We recommend that you pay this at the Bodrum tax office (tax paid online through a Turkish bank
has a tendency to end up being paid to the Muğla tax office). To see how
much you'll have to pay see the 2009 Vehicle Tax Calculator.
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- Paying your Electric Bills automatically from your
Turkish Bank -
(more info...)
- Paying your TTNET automatically from your Turkish
Bank -
(more info...)
- Translated TEDAS (Electric) Bill - View it HERE (courtesy of Fethiye-Times.org)
- Annual Property Tax - 2009 annual property tax is
(over)due. Go to your local Belediye to make this year's payment.
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- Current Residency Prices (more info...)
- Translated TAPU (Property Title Deeds) (more info...)
- Petition for the Clarification of the Buying Process
for Foreigners in Turkey
(more info...)
- Flea, Tick, Mosquito and Sandfly Protection Advantix treatment for dogs
Delivered to Turkey from under 15TL per treatment (more info...)
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112 or 4440911 Ambulance
110 Fire Department
177 Forest Fire
Police:
153 Zabita
154 Traffic Police
155 Police
156 Jandarma
158 Sea Police/Coastguard |
179 Tourist advice and help line
185 Water Emergencies
186 Electric Emergencies
187 Gas Emergencies
Bodrum Hospitals:
313 14 21 Devlet Hastanesi
313 65 66 Özel Bodrum Hastanesi
319 15 15 Universal Hospital |
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