Everything Egyptian shop opens

Can't wait till the next hafla to stock up on costumes and accessories? Penny Walters has just opened her Everything Egyptian shop in Bristol.

It's on the ground floor of the Galleries shopping mall, Greyhound Walk, Broadmead, open 9am to 5pm daily with late nights on Thursdays. There's a huge car park within the Galleries complex.

All the staff have been to Egypt and can discuss your requirements with you - if an item isn't in stock, Penny may be able to obtain it on her next trip to Egypt.

There'll be a launch party at the shop on Sunday 18 November from 1pm featuring dancers Jacqui Jamal, Carla, Claire Eden, Val Rainbow, Oona and Merryl, plus drummers, a henna tattooist, a professional photographer, Egyptian nibbles and Egyptian tea.

Egyptologist Dr Aidan Dodson from Bristol University will be signing copies of his books while Amber Druce from Bristol Museum is promoting its new section devoted to Egyptian artifacts.

For more details see www.everythingegyptian.co.uk