Issue #039 - 3rd June 2010
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Reader,

Welcome to issue 38. Firstly, apologies for the slight lack of content this issue, this is largely due to my partner and I getting married on Sunday! Having said that, we've still got lots for you - including lots of information in the What's New section - make sure you don't miss the information about Bodrum's new English Language newspaper - Voices.

In addition, for Premium Content readers we have another free screen saver pack - this time containing photos from Lake Bafa - a beautiful lake about one hour away from Bodrum.

Premium Content this issue:

• Lake Bafa Screen saver. Containing 12 beautiful high resolution images from the Lake Bafa area.
  
  
• Fortnightly Weather update.
  
  
• Interest Rate update.
  
  
• GBP-TL exchange rate update.
  
  
• Bodrum direct flight update.

Dave.

David Good - Editor
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Last week we asked you: How does the declared value on your TAPU compare against the actual amount you paid for your property in Turkey? Here are the results:

Question: Who do you bank with in Turkey?
(please select more one answer if appropriate)

Please click an answer below:

• Akbank
• Citibank
• Denizbank
• Garanti
• ING Bank
• IşBank
• HSBC
• TEB
• YapıKredi
• Ziraat Bank
• Other

See the results in the next issue!
Have a question you want to ask the readers? Why don't you suggest a poll!

Markets: Bodrum Market - (map), Konacık Market - (map), Çiftlik Köyü Market

Markets: Ortakent Market - (map), Gümüşlük Market, Gündoğan Market - (map), Bodrum Organic Market - (map)

Please contact me if you know of a school, college or library that would be interested in a very good condition, eight volume set - the owners don't want any money, but would like to see them appreciated and used. The illustrations are a mixture of colour and black and white; the volumes were printed in the late '60s so provide an interesting insight into the world as it was then as well as information that is timeless.

Contact: Keith Ward, 0252 317 0789.

I have for sale a new Toshiba 20" flat screen TV, it's never been used but has no box, about 2 years old complete with remote control (still sealed never been out of the bag) and manual
I would like 240TL o.v.n.o. Item in Yalıkavak.

Contact: Ray, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 0252 386 45 47, 0531 964 71 15

Cot brought from UK, and unused. Includes extra mattress. Cost more than £30 GBP new, now for sale half price - £15 GBP or 35 TL. Proceeds to Animal Welfare.

Buyer to collect from Bitez/Konacık.

Contact: Liz, 0535 957 88 26

Various items left over from earlier house sale in Bodrum. Lots of bits and pieces - all virtually new and some unused - kitchen ware, bedding, lamps, garden furniture, sun loungers etc. Please email for further information.

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Has anyone else discovered this delightful spot near the centre of Bodrum?

Just down from the Otogar and opposite a relatively new Otopark, this bright, clean cafe has a quiet terrace away from the road. It is covered to protect you from the sun, and overlooks their garden which is currently fully of flowers. Gemma (an ex-student of Ayşegül) speaks very good English as well and Turkish and her own language, so you can communicate in a choice of languages!

Prices are reasonable (an extra 10% discount is available for Bodrum Bulletin), but the peaceful atmosphere is a real bonus when you want a morning, lunchtime or afternoon break from the hot streets.

Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 0252 316 86 02, 0536 294 46 96
Location: Cevat Şakir Caddesi no. 24, Bodrum, (map)

I am looking for a cleaner to clean my house 1 or 2 days a week. If you know of anyone, or have any recommendations, please contact me.

Contact: Melissa, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 0533 350 53 64

Welcome to our new Premium Content section. Content listed here can only be viewed on the website by readers who have paid a subscription. If you have not paid yet, 12 months subscription costs just £12; click HERE for more information.

New Articles this issue:
	Free Download - Lake Bafa Screensaver We're pleased to offer our first free download available only to Premium Content subscribers. Follow the link to download this premium screensaver. Let us know what you think of it and we'll keep them coming! Premium Content subscribers; click HERE to read.
Regular Content:
	Flight Update - 2nd June 2010 The latest information on flights in and out of Bodrum from UK and Ireland. Now featuring a new graph view comparing the average prices for each airport. Premium Content subscribers; click HERE to read.
	2 Week Weather Report; 19th May 2010 - 2nd June 2010 What's the weather been like on the peninsula over the last 2 weeks? Premium Content subscribers; click HERE to read.
	UK Sterling to Turkish Lira Exchange rate report; 2nd June 2010 Our usual report on the GBP-TL exchange rate. Premium Content subscribers; click HERE to read.
	Turkish Deposit Account Interest Rate Update; 2nd June 2010 The latest information on interest rates from 11 Turkish banks. Premium Content subscribers; click HERE to read.
	Reader's Recommendations There are 69 reader recommended Bodrum businesses; all reviewed by readers of the Bodrum Bulletin. Here's where you can find the trustworthy builder you've been looking for! NEW Reviews Added: Builders - Ünal Ağkoç (4 Reviews) Premium Content subscribers; click HERE to read.
	Exclusive Bodrum Bulletin Discounts There are currently 28 businesses offering discounts to Bodrum Bulletin Premium Content Readers. NEW Discount Available: Spa at The Rosso Verde Hotel, Gümbet Turkish bath including full body oil massage ONLY 50TL per person. All other treatments available at 20% discount Premium Content subscribers; click HERE to read.
	Bodrum Ferry Timetables The latest information on ferries in Bodrum - Updated for the summer ferries - which start 1st May. Now includes: Bodrum-Kos, Turgutreis-Kos, Bodrum-Rhodes, Bodrum-Kalymnos, Bodrum-Marmaris, and Bodrum-Gökova routes. Premium Content subscribers; click HERE to read.
	Important Phone Numbers Check here for those all important phone numbers. Premium Content subscribers; click HERE to read.

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After several successful years covering news in Altinkum, the Voices Newspaper team has launched a sister paper for the Bodrum region. This long awaited paper-based newspaper will be a welcome addition to the Bodrum area since the closing of the Bodrum Observer in June 2008.

The first Bodrum edition of Voices was out yesterday (2nd June). The paper will be available every 2 weeks from all major markets (especially those opposite the bus stations and restaurants where foreign residents and tourists frequent). Initially copies will be free, and select content will also be available online via a website - details to follow shortly.

Make sure you pick up a copy for the latest Bodrum news.

Here at Bodrum Bulletin, we wish the Voices team the very best of luck and look forward to working with them.

Contact: Ayşe Emek, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Open every day except Sundays, The Orkan Cafe Bar just off the main road through Torba, is now open. Offering coffees, teas, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and some delicious food. Wireless internet is also available.

Contact: 0252 367 23 03, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Address: Rıza Anter Cad. No 90, Torba (map)

If you're looking for good value Turkish Bath, why not try the new Spa at The Rosso Verde Hotel in Gümbet. Special Offer for Bodrum Bulletin Readers, valid for all 2010 season: Turkish bath including full body oil massage ONLY 50TL per person. All other treatments available at 20% discount For more information or reservations, contact us.

Contact: Gigi, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 0538 777 25 84
Location: Gümbet

The new Şehiriçi (town) services started on 31 May, taking over the old council-run routes, greatly increasing frequency and extending hours.

There is a printed timetable available from the drivers which is summarised below:

• Akdeniz (goes past Tansaş); every 30 mins, 7.30am - midnight
• Hotels (towards Club Flipper); every 20 mins, 7.20am - 1am
• Küdür; every 30 mins, 7.30am - 11pm
• Geriş village (via Gerişaltı); every 30 mins, 7.20am - 10pm
• Gökçebel; every 30 mins, 7.20am - 10.20pm
• Gümüşkaya; every 30 mins, 7.20am - 11pm

There is also one new route:

• Yale - Kayacık, this runs via the gym street up past Alexander Hills and along the top road to the Health Centre, then back down to the town via Barış Caddesi the road leading down to the market. Hourly 8am - 10pm.

All times are departures from the bus garage in Yalıkavak Centre.

The following exhibitions will be shown at the Dibeklihan Village of Art, in Yakaköy, Ortakent

• Orhan Kemal Square; Neşe Gümüşcüoğlu (Watercolours)
• Nedim Günsür Street; Cengiz Çelikel (Painting)
• Yıldız Kenter Art Gallery: Traditional Hat, Teship Miniature
• Erdinc Bakla Art Gallery; Enver Çamdal, Living with Glass
• Nedim Günsür Street; BodrumART, Mixed Exibition

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Location: Yakaköy Çilek Cad., Ortakent (map)

Once again, I'm desperately appealing to anyone out there who can give a kind and loving home to my two 14 month old male dogs. I rescued them as puppies when I found them dumped on the site that my house was being built on. Since then they have lived with us in the house and are much loved pets. Unfortunately I have not found it easy to settle here in Turkey and are desperate to return home to UK, I cannot take them with me as I do not have a property in England and have to go back to stay with family, this leaves me with a dreadful dilemma, I can't abandon them and the thought of putting them in a dog pound fills me with dread, a couple of people suggested I should put them down! How could I do such a thing?

They are lovely natured dogs and spend the whole time playing happily together in the garden, they are wonderful house dogs too and at night sleep indoors and have never damaged any thing in the house. They have both been neutered and have a full and up to date vet history at Animana in Yalıkavak. If you think you can help and would like to meet them please contact me anytime. I will keep my fingers crossed and wait for a phone call.

Contact: Megan Venn, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 0252 386 44 73, 0531 690 94 01

Good homes wanted for either, female pup and mother or can be homed individually. Mother has been spayed and vaccinated, lovely nature, very kind and is currently being homed at a friend's house she was previously in the rescue home but found it all a bit traumatic. Pup will be spayed and vaccinated for new owner.

Please Help!; both are desperate for new Mums and Dads.

For pictures, please visit: http://picasaweb.google.com.tr/serdarerdamar/Desktop#

Contact: Anna, 0533 271 00 65, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you have a question let us know. The full list of 111 questions can be viewed on the website - HERE.

Previously answered questions have now been archived to the Q & A section of the website:
http://www.bodrumbulletin.com/community/questions