Where to meet new people and make new friends in the Nicosia area?

We have recently re-located to Cyprus and are currently living and working just south of Nicosia.

We are settling in well and have one or two new Cypriot work-friends but are finding it hard to meet other like minded 'non-cypriots'.
Unlike Paphos, Larnaca and Limassol, there doesn't seem to be a non-cypriot group/community in the area around Nicosia that meets up regularly to socialise and share common interests like walking, cycling etc.
Can anyone help with advice or suggestions? We are happy to travel.

We look forward to hearing from you

Thank you

Gill and David