Harem Scarem 6 - October 29

Message from Shirl:

"Come all - Witches, Ghouls, Ghosties and general wrong do-ers, to Harem Scarem 6, Halloween Belly Dancers Ball.

"This years event has 30 Belly dance performances to terrify and delight.

"This highly successful show is now in it's 6th year and is Wales largest Halloween Hafla.

"We will have a bazaar, licenced bar, and projected backdrops, all set in the delightfully gothic Burleigh Hall, Llanthewy Road, Newport.

"The event takes place on the eve of October 29th from 7.30 til midnight - tickets cost £10.

"Come along and enjoy some of Wales finest Belly Dance talent. An event NOT to be sadly missed.

"For more information call Shirl on 07940 801912 or email hipsynch @ yahoo.co.uk or contact me by more etherial means."

Kalbeliya Gypsy Workshops cancelled

Please note these workshops on 18 and 19 September 2010 are no longer taking place due to the cancellation of Senu Sapera's UK visa.

Fiora and Aliah will be hosting a series of replacement workshops at Rubicon in Cardiff.

Contact Fiora on 07896309065 or tfiora @ yahoo.com for details.

Aberbelles Hafla and Workshop - Sept 25

The Aberbelles hafla on Saturday 25 September has been moved from Blaina to the Abertillery Workingmen's Institute, Division Street, Abertillery NP13 3EF.

The event - Marrakech Express - features special guests Melanie Norman and Chalf Hassan.

Melanie will be holding a traditional Baladi workshop earlier in the day from 1 till 4pm, cost now £15.

The hafla takes place from 7pm till late - admission is £10 which includes a buffet. There's no discount for workshop participants as previously advertised.

Performance slots are still available, and there's room for one more stall in the souk.

For details contact deb.jeffreys @ virgin.net or aberbelles @ hotmail.co.uk

See www.arabquarter.co.uk and www.orientaldestiny.co.uk for more about Melanie and Chalf's work.