Dear Reader,

Welcome to issue 19. Thanks to reader submissions, we've got another bumper issue, so please enjoy, and keep the submissions coming!

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• Yalikavak Market - (map)
  Bitez Market - (map)
  Güllük Market
  
  
• Bodrum Children's Book and DVD Library - 10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
  
  
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous - 6.30pm, Bodrum (more information...)
  
  
• Bettina Franckenberg Exhibition - La Pasión
  Textiles Collage Exhibition - The Fabrics Dance
  Location: Atatürk Cad. Uslu Sokak, 8 - Bodrum (map)
  Contact: 0530 643 84 44, 0252 313 45 94, eat@lapasion-bodrum.com
  
  
• Live Jazz Night - 9pm-11pm, Casa Dell'Arte, Torba (more information...)
  

• Bodrum Market - (map)
  Konacik Market - (map)
  Çiftlik Köyü Market
  
  
• Quiz Night - from 8pm, Turgutreis (more information...)
  
  
• Glass with Class: an Enver Çamdal Exhibition - from 7pm, Gündogan
  
  Long-time Bodrum resident award-winning glass artist Enver Çamdal is hosting another exhibition in conjunction with Braemore Turkey, this time at his workshop in Gündogan, where you can see the man (and no doubt his highly talented son) at work among his magnificent mosaics and murals that fill his workshop. A welcome drink and traditional Turkish nibbles will be provided, caringly prepared by Enver's wife.
  
  DISCOUNT: 10% discount on all glass prices on the night
  
  With handmade glasswork from 10TL upwards, it's the perfect chance to pick up some unique Christmas presents!
  
  More information: http://www.envercamdal.com/
  
  Location: His workshop is on the main Gündogan-Torba road about 100m on the left past the 2nd Gündogan turning (heading towards Torba) (map)
  
  
  
• Bettina Franckenberg Exhibition - La Pasión
  Textiles Collage Exhibition - The Fabrics Dance
  Location: Atatürk Cad. Uslu Sokak, 8 - Bodrum (map)
  Contact: 0530 643 84 44, 0252 313 45 94, eat@lapasion-bodrum.com
  
  
• Latin Night in Gümbet - From 10.30pm, Gümbet (more information...)
  
  
• Live Jazz Night - 9pm-11pm, Casa Dell'Arte, Torba (more information...)
  
  

• Turgutreis Market
  
  
• Bodrum Children's Book and DVD Library - 10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
  
  
  
• Free Book Exchange - 11am, Bodrum (more information...)
  
  
• Bettina Franckenberg Exhibition - La Pasión
  Textiles Collage Exhibition - The Fabrics Dance
  Location: Atatürk Cad. Uslu Sokak, 8 - Bodrum (map)
  Contact: 0530 643 84 44, 0252 313 45 94, eat@lapasion-bodrum.com
  
  
• Live Jazz Night - 9pm-11pm, Casa Dell'Arte, Torba (more information...)
  

• Kizilagaç Market - (map)
  Bitez Flea Market - (map)
  Gümbet Market - (map)
  
  
• Sunday Service - Bodrum International Grace Church (more information...)
  
  
• Sunday Funday - 3pm onwards, Gümbet (more information...)
  
  
• Bettina Franckenberg Exhibition - La Pasión
  Textiles Collage Exhibition - The Fabrics Dance
  Location: Atatürk Cad. Uslu Sokak, 8 - Bodrum (map)
  Contact: 0530 643 84 44, 0252 313 45 94, eat@lapasion-bodrum.com
  
  
• Live Jazz Night - 9pm-11pm, Casa Dell'Arte, Torba (more information...)

• Türkbükü Market
  
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous - 6pm, Bodrum (more information...)
  

• Bodrum Market - Textiles only (map)
  Gölköy Market - Morning only
  
  
• Yoga Yalikavak - 9.30am-11am, Yalikavak (more information...)
  
  
• Bettina Franckenberg Exhibition - La Pasión
  Textiles Collage Exhibition - The Fabrics Dance
  Location: Atatürk Cad. Uslu Sokak, 8 - Bodrum (map)
  Contact: 0530 643 84 44, 0252 313 45 94, eat@lapasion-bodrum.com
  
  
• Mother and Baby Toddler Group - 10am-12.30am, Bitez (more information...)
  

• Ortakent Market - (map)
  Gümüslük Market
  Gündogan Market - (map)
  
  Bodrum Organic Market - 8am-8pm, Konacik
  New venue: Note that the Organic market has moved from the tent near the Konacik Municipality building to Eski Çesme Mah. Kanlidere Sokak No. 12/B. (Just before you come to the Migros on Turgutreis Cad. turn right and go direct about 400 metres. the market will be on the left side, (map).
  
  
• Yoga Yalikavak - 9.30am-11am, Yalikavak (more information...)
  
  
• Turkish Language School - Bitez (more information...)
  
  
• Live Jazz Night - 9pm-11pm, Casa Dell'Arte, Torba (more information...)
  

• Yalikavak Market - (map)
  Bitez Market - (map)
  Güllük Market
  
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous - 6.30pm, Bodrum (more information...)
  
  
• Bodrum Children's Book and DVD Library - 10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
  
  
  
• Live Jazz Night - 9pm-11pm, Casa Dell'Arte, Torba (more information...)
  

• Bodrum Market - (map)
  Konacik Market - (map)
  Çiftlik Köyü Market
  
  
• Quiz Night - from 8pm, Turgutreis (more information...)
  
  
• Live Jazz Night - 9pm-11pm, Casa Dell'Arte, Torba (more information...)
  
  
• Latin Night in Gümbet - From 10.30pm, Gümbet (more information...)
  

• Turgutreis Market
  
  
• Bodrum Children's Book and DVD Library - 10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
  
  
  
• Live Jazz Night - 9pm-11pm, Casa Dell'Arte, Torba (more information...)

• Kizilagaç Market - (map)
  Bitez Flea Market - (map)
  Gümbet Market - (map)
  
  
• Sunday Service - Bodrum International Grace Church (more information...)
  
  
• Sunday Funday - 3pm onwards, Gümbet (more information...)
  
  
• Live Jazz Night - 9pm-11pm, Casa Dell'Arte, Torba (more information...)
  

• Türkbükü Market
  
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous - 6pm, Bodrum (more information...)
  

• Bodrum Market - Textiles only (map)
  
  
• Yoga Yalikavak - 9.30am-11am, Yalikavak (more information...)
  
  
• Mother and Baby Toddler Group - 10am-12.30am, Bitez (more information...)

• Ortakent Market - (map)
  Gümüslük Market
  Gündogan Market - (map)
  
  Bodrum Organic Market - 8am-8pm, Konacik
  New venue: Note that the Organic market has moved from the tent near the Konacik Municipality building to Eski Çesme Mah. Kanlidere Sokak No. 12/B. (Just before you come to the Migros on Turgutreis Cad. turn right and go direct about 400 metres. the market will be on the left side, (map).
  
  
• Yoga Yalikavak - 9.30am-11am, Yalikavak (more information...)
  
  
• Turkish Language School - Bitez (more information...)
  
  
• Cycle Mexico; Charity Bike Ride Dinner and Auction
  7.30pm, Our Secret Garden, Yalikavak
  
  Join us for a charity dinner and fun auction to help Jack Davies raise money for the Bodrum Health Foundation in Turgutreis. Jack's next adventure takes him 480km across Mexico in November this year.
  
  The Menu is: Beef Wellington (or Chicken) with mashed and roasted potatoes, fresh vegetables and gravy, followed by bread and butter pudding with ice cream or custard.
  
  The price for the dinner is 30TL, with 5TL going directly to the charity along with the proceeds of the night's auction. Any extra donations for the auction would be gratefully accepted.
  
  Please bring a small gift for the auction. Tickets will be available from the restaurant or from Jack.
  
  Location: Our Secret Garden Restaurant, Plaj Cad No 40, Yalikavak (map)
  Contact: June Barnes,  june_barnes@hotmail.com, 0252 385 50 03, 0535 549 02 01 or
  Jack Davies, jackinturkey@gmail.com, 02523855322, 05363994704 
  
  
• Live Jazz Night - 9pm-11pm, Casa Dell'Arte, Torba (more information...)
  

• Bodrum International Fishing Tournament
  
  Started by 4 volunteers, enrolment has begun for Bodrum's first International Fishing Tournament, which will take place in conjunction with the Kempinski Hotel, Barbaros Bay in Yaliçiftlik which feature 3 full days fishing. With 19 boats registered so far, visit the website HERE for more information, rules, and instructions on how to enrol.
  
  Contact: Haluk TEPE, 0553 251 99 88, info@bodrumfishing.org
  

• The Bodrum Cup XXI - International Wooden Yacht Regatta
  
  Since 1989, the Bodrum Cup has marked the end of a season for Bodrum's famous wooden yachts and 'gulets'. With several categories for traditional Turkish Gulets, Classic European design yachts, and also non-wooden yachts, there's a large variety of boats in the event. Anyone can join, whether you want to enter a boat or join as a crew.
  
  General Program (subject to change):
  + Tue. 20th: Street Shows, Briefing and Concert (Bodrum)
  + Wed. 21st: 1st Leg: Bodrum - Gündogan, beach party and concert (Gündogan)
  + Thur. 22nd: 2nd Leg: Gündogan - Didim, fashion show and concert (D-Marin, Didim)
  + Fri. 23rd: 3rd Leg: Didim - Gümüslük, concert (Gümüslük)
  + Sat. 24th: 4th Leg: Gümüslük - Bodrum, prize giving, convert (Bodrum)
  
  For more information, or for participation details, please visit: http://www.bodrumcup.com/2009/en/

• 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, m.bitez@gmail.com, 0534 982 62 08
  Location: Bodrum Children’s Library, Bitez (map)
  

WANTED: Old/Defunct Laptop

After a variety of problems setting the Bodrum Bulletin webcam and weather station up, I'd like to hear from anyone who has an old laptop kicking around which you are willing to donate for use in conjunction with Bodrum Bulletin projects. Perhaps you have a poorly laptop, with a broken screen, hard drive, keyboard, dead battery, or has driven you mad because it's in Turkish?

Contact: editor@bodrumbulletin.com

WANTED: Gardener

I am looking for a gardener who can visit my property on an ad hoc basis, probably twice a month, who knows how to cultivate flowers and vegetables.  Ideally they would be English, but at least someone who has a knowledge of gardening and can speak some English.  I would be happy to pay 70TL a day, twice a month.  I already have Turkish gardeners who do the watering and weeding and they would continue to do that.  If you know of anyone, please contact me via email.

Contact: Christine, christine.davies@btinternet.com

WANTED: Italian Language Teacher

An extremely nice Turkish gentleman, who already speaks English and French, is looking for someone (preferably a native Italian speaker) to help him to start learning Italian.  I understand he wants to be able to use everyday Italian so I guess the focus would be on practical language rather than grammar - what some of us would call 'Holiday language plus'.  If you can help or know someone who might be able to, please contact myself (Keith), or Bulent direct on the details below.

Contact: Keith, 0252 317 07 89, or Bulent on buelentalsan@danver.com.tr

WANTED: 3 Bed House near Yalikavak Town Centre

I’m searching for property for sale within walking distance of Yalikavak town centre. The property must be private (not on a site), with own garden/land and have 3 plus bedrooms. Looking for a house that needs lots of TLC and is in need of modernisation. Sea views preferable, but not essential. Please contact me if you have any suitable properties for sale.

Contact: Stuart, stuart@braemoregroup.com

WANTED: Villa for 2010 rental

Villa with private pools for rent for the season 2010, all areas of Bodrum considered. Please feel free to contact me for more information.

Contact: Carole Acar, caroleacar@biteztourism.com, 0535 519 57 54 

FREE: Books in Dutch language

To be picked up either now from our rehab clinic in the centre of Bodrum or in first week of November from our Medical Shop in Konacik after mailing me for agreeing when and how.

Contact: vitalmed@vitalmedbodrum.com, 0542 894 86 84  
Location: VitalMed Rehabilitation Clinic, Davutlar sokak 13, Bodrum (near Özel Bodrum Hospital)

For Sale: 21" Watson TV

21" Watson TV, model: 2114TX. CRT type, not LCD. 4 years old, used very little. 50TL.

Contact: Bill Good, billgood@rmplc.co.uk,0538 500 00 93

For Sale: Quality Single Bed (from Yatas)

As new; hardly used (was a guest bed). 3ft Divan style with comfortable mattress. On castors. Central Bodrum. Buyer collects (will fit in most cars). Only 100TL.

Contact: Steve, stevebrcs@yahoo.co.uk, 0555 429 98 02, 0252 316 54 35

For Sale: Various

PTV 01B projector (new boxed) has in-built TV tuner. Free extra bulb (worth £30) and full size projector screen inc. In price only 600TL Designer one-off dining chairs x4 (see picture). Only 20TL each Unopened litre bottles duty free: Malibu 30TL Harvey's Bristol Cream Sherry 20TL Jack Daniel's 50TL Olmega Gold Tequila 50TL De Longhi gas fire (Italian made) with in-built booster fan. 120TL 3 door wardrobe (modern) with mirror. Can be flat packed. Only 100TL Quality wood coffee table L120 x W70 x H45cm. Only 60TL Digital camera (new boxed) Praktica DC Slim 315. Only 25TL Little gem water feature pump (unused). Only 20TL Large mirror full size 150 x 60cm. Only 20TL Small vacuum cleaner - Premier. Only 25TL Bookshelf with 5 shelves H180 x W65 x D30cm. Only 30TL Computer desk with drawer. Only 25TL Laminator up to size A4. Only 15TL Plantholders with terracotta pots x3. Only 5TL each Large house plants in terracotta pots x4. Only 30TL each o.n.o. Selection of white plaster garden ornaments. Only 10TL each Winter reading: selection of hardback and paperback books, only 1.5TL each or buy 50 or more for only 0.50TL each Turkish wool rugs x2 185x105cm. Only 25TL each. Cotton kilims x2: 175x105cm and 200x127cm. Only 25TL each. Habitat cream chenille rug (used) 180x120cm. Only 25TL Matsui VHS/VCR with remote and free videos. Only 40TL Soundlab power mixer (new) with digital effects processor 2x200w. Only 350TL. Buyer collects from central Bodrum. Contact: Cathy, ecosse56@live.co.uk, 0542 663 32 74

For Sale: Household Articles

Cooker; gas hob electric oven, nest of occasional tables, electric carpet cleaner, 2 easy chairs, large polished top table and 8 chairs plus lots of smaller items.

Contact: Glenda, glenda.healey@yahoo.co.uk,0252 385 55 34, 0539 604 02 75  

Bodrum Children's Library Update: Kids Clubs starting in October

We’ve been asked about starting some new kids clubs in October. So, in October the following groups have been arranged:

• Arts & Crafts
• Science History & Geography
• Games

All of the above will be taken by a UK teacher. Homework will be taken by a Turkish teacher.

If you are interested please contact us for more information.

Contact: Mary, m.bitez@gmail.com, 0534 982 62 08
Location: Bodrum Children’s Library, Bitez (map)
The Bodrum Children's Library has been Recommended by our Readers - Read the review(s) and add your Recommendation now!

Job Wanted: Nanny or Kindergarten Teacher

Hey can anybody help me find job with children; ideally a nanny or kindergarten teacher. I've all my qualifications and experience, and am looking to work in the Bodrum area.

Contact:  Margaret, chickfit@hotmail.com  

Yacht Skipper/Crew Available

I am a fully qualified yacht skipper and am now available to skipper or crew on any private boat or charter boat. I am available for daily or weekly trips. Contact: Richard Fairman, acampb5160@aol.com

Yalikavak Turkish Tutorials for All Abilities to Start in November

Due to popular demand, once again I will be providing Turkish tutorials in Yalikavak over the Autumn/Winter period, starting in November. They will be held in Yalikavak town centre. I will host different classes based on abilities, from a beginners class to our intermediate or advanced groups there’s something whatever your current ability. Shortly I will be hosting a meeting to discuss dates, I will post details of that meeting here on the Bodrum Bulletin, but please feel free to contact me for information, or for details on private classes. Learning to speak Turkish is a great way to meet new people, so I look forward to seeing you.

Contact: Tansu, tansusal@hotmail.com, 0532 575 23 56
Tansu has been Recommended by our Readers - Read the review(s) and add your Recommendation now!

New Turkish Classes to start in October (Bodrum)

Lessons to be held in Bodrum. Please email or call me for more details.

Contact: Çimen Sevanç, cimensev@yahoo.com, 0252 316 92 68, 0537 626 41 09
Çimen has been Recommended by our Readers - Read the review(s) and add your Recommendation now!

Datca to Symi trips and visa runs onboard Gulet Yilmaz

Join us on our British run Gulet for an alternative visa run or just a fun trip to Symi from Datca. We leave Datca early afternoon and head over to Symi for an overnight stay returning to Datca the following day around lunchtime. We are easy to get to via the Bodrum-Datca ferry and our schedule fits in with theirs. Our gulet has 6 double en-suite cabins, so can accommodate up to 12 people. Price 60 Euro, this includes breakfast and cabin linens, excludes visas and drinks onboard. We will be operating these trips throughout September and October, our first trip is on the 15th. Please get in contact for availability.

Contact: Joanna Spence, jo@aqua-aegean.com, 0534 644 97 15 
Have you used this business? Recommend it now!

Mert Mobilya

We have many kind of furniture designs at our carpenter workshop in Turgutreis, from all kitchen furniture, bathroom furniture, pergolas, wood doors, American doors, pressed doors,
wooden sun blinds, laminate flooring, chiffonier, wardrobes, PVC cover kitchens, Lake kitchens, MDF bodies and with profile cover kitchen and anything else made to order!

Contact: info@mertmobilyabodrum.com, 0252 382 76 19, 0532 691 41 27, www.mertmobilyabodrum.com
Location: Industry site, 7039 Avenue, No:1/D, Turgutreis, Bodrum- Turkey  
Have you used this business? Recommend it now!

Repeat Classifieds:

•   Kayrak (Bodrum Stone) fitters (more...)
  
  
•   Airport Transfers - Jan Ozay (more...)
  
  
•   Handy Man - Native English Speaking (more...)
  
  
•   Bodrum Home Care (more...)
  
  
•   Financial Consultancy Advice (more...)
  
  
•   Yoga Classes with Melek - All Levels (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 Yali Sitesi (more...)

The first of our features this week comes from reader Ceylan.

Do you feel like as if you have a hang over from all that's being going on and all those friends & family visiting throughout the summer? Especially August! August is the zenith of summer "fever" as always forever, for me at least.

Of course it is never like the "Summer Holiday" days of the Cliff Richard song & movie where & when we've had the love of and the best holiday in our lives (so we thought). We are not teenagers any more fortunately -I would not like to go back, I am most happy if not content with where I am at right now. On the contrary now summer means extra sheets or towels to be washed and hang to dry and then to be folded and put in the cupboard again (if there is time in between two sets of visitors), or constantly cooking, cleaning, setting table and last but not least listening to extra emotional luggage of each visitor which takes most of my most precious time from the garden, my pets (including chickens) and myself. My self always comes at the end of the list though. When the summer fever is present I hardly have time to read a page from a long sought after book (such as, Orchids for Aphrodite by Ursula Haselden: a must read!) or to look in the mirror to plug yet another white or stray hair from an eyebrow.

To be present all energetically at any moment or be responding to each guests any whim replaces the top of the routine list of our lives and when one can not be ever present or be a witch to create miracles according to their whims they snap back instantly "but you live here all year round; I am on holiday!". I can kill an entire continents population for this statement: precisely since we live here all year round WE ARE NOT ON HOLIDAY until after you all return back to your beloved urban lives and habits, I wish to say (or rather shout) … but never could: Turkish hospitality would never allow one to complain about & after guests. Yes I can hear you! And yes I am now while writing it, it is never too late, as the saying goes: better late than never, I am learning.

One of my never realised dream projects is to write a "how to use instructions manual when visiting": so that friends and family would know when I say "oh but I do not eat breakfast" so that they'll help themselves instead of waiting to be served.... Continue reading this article online, HERE

And our second feature is from Cecilia Sev.

A sage once said, “There is no such thing as an ordinary cat”, and that I firmly believe. I’m not sure what it is about cats that I find so irresistible. Yes, they are cute and cuddly, but it’s more than that. Maybe it is the sense of dignity they exude, their apparent pride regardless of their often dire circumstances or maybe it is their inscrutable gaze that leaves you wondering how wise they really are. Turgutreis, my home for 6 months each year has many homeless cats. So when I am there I keep a bag of “yummies” in my purse and I dole out treats to the cats I meet on my way in and out of town.  I also share my terrace with “My Cats” five in all. At least I call them “My Cats” but strictly speaking they are not mine. Either they belong to an absentee owner or they are homeless but collectively they belong in the Site where I live. However when I am in Turgutreis, there is no doubt; they are “My Cats”.   

And what brings them to my terrace is the food of course; clean cold water and store bought munchies, good stuff for hungry cats. First there is Blackie, pardon the unimaginative name, who swaggers about oblivious to the fact that his coat is shabby and bare in parts. Blackie has dignity in spades.  Although he eats the least of all, with his strange inimitable cry Blackie always has a “Thank-You” for me. I suspect that Blackie is female and probably not neutered.  Mercan, Fatty and Kizim are all sweet cuddly soft grey-tiger females and Mercan, I know, is neutered. Fatty, as you will have guessed, eats the most and always cries for more.  Whitey, now he is one cat who challenges my declaration of universal, unconditional love. A spectacularly un-neutered alpha male that all others cautiously avoid, Whitey is not a pretty sight.  His ears are chewed off and his off-white coat a map of battle scars.   Whitey invites neither a cuddle nor a hug.

But all of “My Cats”, in their own way, say thank-you.  They “hang around” and.... Continue reading this article online, HERE

Previous Features:

• Summer Hang Over
• Turgutreis Cats
• Planning for an Emergency; LOCATE
• Where are the Foreign Owned Houses in Turkey
• Bridging the GAP a flavour of South East Turkey
• A Short Break to Istanbul
• Our Impact on Others
• Springtime in the Garden of Eden
• Aphrodisias and More
• The Magical Reality of Spring
• A Hidden Village Near Bodrum
• Ephesus & Pamukkale by Car
• Istanbul to Bodrum by Coach
• Car Depreciation in Turkey
• The Price of Food
• A Touch of Bodrum in Montreal
• Car Rental and Airport Transfer Report
• Our Facebook Page
• The Sausage King
• Life Coaching

	World-famous researcher brings $11 million, 65m research ship to Yalikavak World-famous oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard will be based at Yalikavak marina for a new research project exploring Turkish coasting waters. He will also film 2 documentaries for National Geographic while he is visiting. For more information please take a look at this article from the Hurriyet, and also a short blog here.
	Ada Gynaecology and Paediatrics Clinic The Ada clinic is a centre specialized on issues of women and children’s healthcare. Our head doctors Dr Çaglar Çiftçi (specialist for gynaecology and obstetrics) and Dr Ugur Gökler (specialist for paediatrics and children’s health) are highly experienced and widely known for their quality and caring throughout Bodrum for many years. Our technical equipment (4-D-doppler ultrasonography, laser, cauterisation device, laboratory devices including hormone tests) are all state-of–the-art from the best quality brands. Our aim is to give the best possible treatment tailored to the patients' needs at the best possible price. The Ada clinic offers you a warm and welcoming environment where everybody is aware of how important your family's health is. Each child is a precious gift; they deserve the best start in life and that’s what we at the Ada clinic intend to give.
The following gives you an indication of the specialist treatments available from the clinic: Pregnancy follow up Procedures for special pregnancies Routine women’s check-up and therapy Infertility testing and therapy All Gynaecological Operations, normal birth and caesarean section Pregnancy Gymnastics Pregnancy coaching Lactation education before birth Children’s health program You owe it to yourself and your child to have the best possible health care – now you can at the Ada clinic where quality and caring go hand in hand. Special Offer: Cervical cancer is the fifth common cancer worldwide and second common (after breast cancer) in women. Every year worldwide an average of 500,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and unfortunately approximately 50% cannot be saved. The HPV (Human papillomavirus) infection is the leading cause of nearly all cases of cervical cancer. The Ada Clinic provides the HPV vaccination from just 230TL per injection.   Please contact us for more information about the clinic, or the HPV vaccination Location: Kibris Sehitler Cad. No 59 (opposite BP gas station) Contact: adaclinicbodrum@yahoo.com, 0252 313 83 43

If you know of anything new on the peninsula, let us know and we'll help spread the word.

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This issue, Dee sends in a delicious Chocolate cookie recipe; I can't wait to try it!

Ingredients:

• 2 (500ml) cups butter
• 680 g chocolate chips
• 4 (1000ml) cups flour
• 2 (500ml) cups brown sugar
• 2 tsp. (10ml) Bicarbonate of soda
• 1 tsp. (5ml) salt
• 2 (500ml) cups sugar
• 500g Grated Cadbury chocolate (or your favourite Turkish chocolate)
• 5 (1250ml) cups blended oatmeal
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp. (10 ml) baking powder
• 2 tsp. (10 ml) vanilla
• 3 cups (375 ml) chopped nuts (optional)

Method

1. Measure oatmeal, and blend in a blender to a fine powder.
2. Cream the butter and both sugars.
3. Add eggs and vanilla, mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda.
4. Add chocolate chips, grated Chocolate and nuts.
5. Roll into balls, and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet.
6. Bake for 10 minutes at 375°F (180°C).
   
   

Previous Recipes:

• Figs with Cheese
  
• Dried Figs with Walnuts
• Fig and Blue Cheese Starter
• Stewed Apricots
• St. Marina’s Chocolate Cherry Compote
  
• Chocolate Cherry Fondue
  
• Aphrodite’s Cherry Pie
  
• Cut-lugged Willie’s Cherry Cranachan
  
• Cappelle’s Pickled Cherries
  
• Mireille’s Galette des Rois
• Fresh Lemonade
• Fresh Cherry Cake
• Bean Hotpot
• Vegetable Rice Cake
• ANZAC Biscuits (Turkish Style)
• 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
• French Onion Soup
• Quick Lemon Curd
• Wild Boar
• 3 Courses for 10TL
• Cassoulette

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Street Animals and Animal Welfare

Much has been said and written about the street animal situation on the Bodrum peninsula.

For information about how you can help click HERE, and if you're interested in what Turkish law says about animal welfare, read the article HERE.

In most areas, the Belediye has an agreement with a local vet to provide free neutering. Other areas are covered by a local Animal Shelter. The most up to date information we have about is noted below:

• Bitez Belediyesi will pay for the treatment of street animals by vet, Burcu Kut, in Gümbet, (0252 319 34 04).
• Ortakent, Yahsi and Konacik have a similar arrangement with vet, Önder Cevik, in Ortakent, (0252 358 59 93).
• Yalikavak: Animana is currently negotiating an agreement with Yalikavak Belediyesi, please contact Animana (0252 385 52 00), for the latest information.
• For Bodrum, Torba, Gümbet or Gündogan, contact the Bodrum Animal Welfare Association (0252 316 30 33) or the Torba Shelter (0252 337 14 25).
• For Turgutreis, Bagla, Akyarlar, Derekoy, Kadikalesi and Islamhaneleri contact the Turgutreis Animal Welfare Association (0252 382 39 30) or the Turgutreis Shelter (0252 382 20 33).

If your area isn't mentioned above, we can only suggest that you contact your local Belideye.

Note: Information and associated documents have been supplied by Animal Welfare Association representatives.

9 Week Old Kittens Need a Good Home

Two 9 week old kittens, hand reared from 3 weeks old, 1 male & 1 female. Litter trained, very affectionate, will make lovely house pets. Vaccinated against rabies. Good homes required. Contact: Lillian, lil.sturkey@hotmail.co.uk,  0252 388 65 28, 0539 201 85 80

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Flight Update - 8th September, 2009

Flight information gathered on the 8th September, 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.

New Pegasus Website
Pegasus has recently launched their new website, and to celebrate they are offering the first three customers who purchase tickets at the start of every hour a free one way domestic flight. Flights must be purchased via their website, between the 1st and 10th September.

Bodrum Milas: Live Arrivals - For Milas Airport International arrivals, click HERE.

For more information or booking, please contact: info@bodrumtour.com

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The full directory Readers' Recommendation Directory on the website currently has 49 businesses, click HERE to view it, or click on "Directory" on the top menu of 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:

• Miscellaneous
  • NEW LISTING: Farilya Farm Horse Riding
• Turkish Language Teacher 
  • Çimen Sevanç (New review added)

We currently have requests for recommendations for the following businesses:

• a trustworthy property management company
• a ferforge metal worker
• private gullet charters from Yalikavak
• pet-sitting/kennels

Recommending a company is simple - just email us with the details, and a short testimonial!

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If you have a question about any aspect of life in Bodrum, let us know 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.

I'm still working on a way to organise these a bit better on the website - so please bear with me! For the meantime, please use the website search facility (top right of every page) to help you find content.

Q63: I was hoping to find out if there is a proper health food shop here in Bodrum or near surrounding area - similar to those in the UK with the weird milks, flours, grains, beans, seaweeds and vitamins and tinctures as I haven't been able to find one.  Also does anyone know where you can buy celery all year round or is it only seasonal here.  Also is there anywhere that has parsnips, swedes, sweet potatoes, sugar snap and mange tout or do they not have them here in Turkey?
A63: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Q62: I have been using a digital camera for several years but would like to learn how to make the most of the camera (and possibly photo editing software like Photoshop). Does anyone know of any courses for this?
A62: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Q61: I need to buy a residency permit to have the phone installed. I know it is possible to get a 3 month permit, however, I have read that it is possible to obtain a permit for a week or shorter which would be better for me. Can anybody confirm if this is true? Or do you know where I can find out?
A61: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Q60: I have a holiday home near Tuzla.  I need to pay my property taxes in Milas.  Is it possible to make the payment from America? 
A60: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

New Answers:

Q59: Does anyone know if there is an indoor and outdoor swimming pool between 20-25m long - I would be looking to use it 2 times a week purely for exercise purposes so it needs to be not too crowded. I know about the Devlet swimming pool in Gümbet, but also that it costs 100TL per month - which is extremely expensive. Can anybody help with an alternative?
A59: Try the Salmakis Hotel in the Bardaçi area of Gümbet, not sure of price but at least its open all winter. --Umit
A59: Something to add? let us know!

Unanswered Questions:
Note: the full list of unanswered questions are listed on the website HERE.

Q58: I bought my apartment off a builder and received my TAPU in 2006. I also paid the builder to get a Habitation Certificate however, he has now gone bust, and I do not have the certificate! Does anyone know if I can continue the already started process, or if I have to start again, can anyone explain step-by-step as to how I get a habitation certificate?
A58: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Q57: I had a container of household effects shipped here when I arrived in Turkey, for which I paid taxes and a deposit on entry. I am now looking to leave Turkey and head back to the UK. I would like to leave the house furnished and give away a lot of my stuff so that I don't have to pay to ship it all to the UK. I realize that my deposit would be forfeited (1,600TL). I have been told that if I don't renew the permit for my household effects they triple the deposit amount and fine me. They say "what comes into Turkey must go out", but does anyone know what happens if I leave Turkey leaving behind everything I paid tax and the deposit on?
A57: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Q56: Has anyone seen Condensed Milk (or an equivalent), available anywhere over here (I know you can get it from Kos, but was looking for somewhere a little more local!)
A56: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Q53: Has anyone started the process of getting their Tapu changed to Kat Mulkiyet? If so, what is the procedure? What documents are required and do they need to be originals or copies? Does the new Tapu have to collected at some future point from the deeds office? As 100,000's of new documents are going to have to be issued, is there going to be a massive backlog??
A53: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

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:
  • Bodrum Tour (Onelli Tour/Rent-a-car) - up to 15% off (more information...)
• Restaurants & Bars:
  • Café Pasaoglu - 10% off (more information...)
  • Le Cafe Bodrum, Yalikavak - 10% off (more information...)
  • Morgul Antik Restaurant, Yalikavak - 10% off (more information...)
  • Teldolap Restaurant, Gümüslük - 10% off (more information...)
  • La Pasión, Bodrum - 10% off (more information...)
  • Our Secret Garden, Yalikavak - 10% off (more information...)
  • Bombay Cottage, Gümbet - 10% off (more information...)
  • Gümbet Café Bar, Gümbet - 10% off (more information...)
• Other:
  • Clinic International (September only): (more information...)
    • Come for teeth bleaching and get a thorough cleaning for free
    • Come for teeth cleaning and get a tooth jewel for free (available in different colours)
  • Royal Jeweller's, Gümbet - 15% off and free polishing (more information...)
  • The Marmara Bodrum SPA - 10% off (more information...)
  • Yoga Holidays - 10% off (more information...)
  • Tamarisk Watersports Centre - 10% off (more information...)
  • Natura Hotel, Lake Bafa - 35% off (more information...)
  • Bozdag Ski Centre, Izmir - 10% off (more information...)
  • Teldolap Apartments, Gümüslük - 10% off (more information...)

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, contact us now!

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As mentioned in our introduction, the Bodrum Bulletin Weather Station is now fully up and running thanks to generous donors. Each issue we'll take a look at the previous fortnight's weather, summarise the highlights here in this new section. But for this issue, we'll introduce you to the page.

The full webpage, which can be found HERE, details live weather information, and also tracks historical weather information. Here's a sample of the wealth of data available:

12 hour historical plots are also available:

So why don't you visit the weather station page and bookmark it now! (and don't forget to donate so you are guaranteed uninterrupted access).

Important Information: The weather station has been made possible through kind donations made by readers of the Bodrum Bulletin. While this page is in development, access to the page will be free, after this time, only donors to the Bodrum Bulletin will have access to this page. Non-donors will have access to the summary only page, which can be found HERE. If you'd like to donate, and have permanent access to the full page please click HERE. Note that there is no minimum donation amount.

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Finance
GBP-TL Exchange Rate

GBP to TL Exchange Rate - 13th August 2009 to 9th September, 2009

30-Day Internet Interest Rates

Note: Rates have recently dropped after the 18th August, 2009, when the Turkish Central Bank cut its borrowing rate to a record low of 7.75%

Corrections or other rates? let us know!

Understanding Interest Rate Accounts in Turkey - Click here for a quick overview of e-Deposit accounts and how they work.

• Shopping/Money Saving:
  • Cheaper calls from your Turk Telekom Land-Line - (more information...)
    Cheap International Phone Calls - (more information...)
  • Migros Online Shopping - (more information...)
• Cars:
  • 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 Mugla tax office). To see how much you'll have to pay see the 2009 Vehicle Tax Calculator.
• Bills:
  • 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.
• Misc:
  • 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...)
    
    

Important Phone Numbers

Found something you want to tell others about, or do you want to pass on some important information to others? Let us know now!

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