After the success of Brenda Cassidy’s First-aid Course held in February 2019, another will be held at Kuşadası Ticaret Odası (Chamber of Commerce) on Friday, 14 June. As Deniz Çifcı Valente said: ”Just to let you know the first aid course came into good use today when we spotted a man passed out on the main road. He was…
Dear ARK supporters, As you all know, ARK has been doing an amazing job helping sick and injured street animals in Kuşadasi for a year now and I am very happy and proud to be a part of this mission. Even if we get a great deal of support from around the world, unfortunately our budget does not allow…
Ticket sales are speeding up, seating is limited, so don’t miss out! Raffle prizes so far received include a beautiful Pandora ring, donated by Eternity Jewellery. We also have a free breakfast for two at Palm Beach Restaurant, a boat trip for two on Big Baba, a free teeth whitening from Transform Aftercare, a meal and drink at Mayflower,…
This story started on 9 January 2019 – ARK member Monika had by chance come across a dog which had been abandoned, tied up outside a pet shop. A very sad note had been left with the dog . . . Monika’s post: 9 January ”VERY URGENT !❗️❗️ This cuddly pup was left tied up by someone who has become…
Our next ARK activity is an organised sponsored walk, which will start from Santana Bar at 14.00 on Wednesday, 5 June, meander down into town (calling at bars and restaurants on the way) and then continue along to Ladies Beach for final refreshments and a raffle (those who find walking difficult can, of course, at any time hop on…
Next Saturday, 18 May, Emma Storkey will be running the Bozcaada half-marathon which is THE toughest half marathon that Turkey has to offer. It’s full of steep hills without a break with high elevation gain, stony paths in humid and windy conditions. She is running to raise money for ARK, to help us in our mission to relieve the…
Why not call into Salt Box restaurant, to pick up a bargain while sampling the best fish ‘n chips in town? If the sun and warmer weather have given you the spring cleaning bug, clear out the clutter and bring all your no-longer needed clothes, linens and household items for us to recycle . . . all proceeds are…
Well, when we heard rumbles of thunder as we awoke this morning, Bertie and I consulted and decided to ‘take a rain check’ on our ramble planned for today (a wise decision, as it has turned out – walking along slippery paths with rain drops dripping off tree branches down our necks is not fun). So our walk will…
ARK’s 1st May party, to celebrate its first year of operation since being founded in April 2018, was an outstanding success due to 62 supporters joining in the fun, Haluk’s excellent entertainment, the delicious food and atmosphere of Sur Kebap Restaurant . . . and a surprise visit by a belly dancer! Our teams of volunteers, who work tirelessly…
The kitten season is upon us . . . I am receiving many calls about tiny kitts having been ‘abandoned’ by their mums . . . ”I don’t know what to do with them. I haven’t the time. What can I do? Will you please take them?” Unless you are certain that the mummy cat has met an untimely…
