Haflas
A 'Hafla' is another name for belly dance party. As a dancer, it is the perfect way to meet up with like-minded people, catch up with friends, and perform. Don't worry, you do not have to perform, but are welcome to just come along, enjoy the atmosphere and watch the performances. AND you do not have to be a dancer to attend.
I try to keep my haflas fresh and exciting: trying to invite different sellers to each one, from the souk where you can buy new costumes and accessories, to the jewellery. I always have a raffle, the funds of which go to the charity Just Because, a charity which was originally set up to raise funds for a dancer who was suffering from Breast Cancer, but now raises funds for the women of Egypt with the same condition, and (sometimes) to my new charity, Welcome St Georges, a charity is specific in that it aims to raise awareness of the plight of thousands of people living in the garbage villages around Cairo. I always ask guests to provide the raffle prizes. These can be unwanted and unopened gifts or something that has been bought at low cost. I also like to provide food for those who want it.
Many dancers like to perform, and a hafla is a great way of doing this in a friendly and welcoming environment. Anyone who has attended a hafla will know that there is a diverse range of styles which always makes the performances interesting.
Many dancers like to perform, and a hafla is a great way of doing this in a friendly and welcoming environment. Anyone who has attended a hafla will know that there is a diverse range of styles which always makes the performances interesting.
The venue and time is always the same (unless otherwise stated):
The Stanley Club
1 Liverpool Old Road
Burscough, Near Ormskirk
L40 5TN
7.30pm - midnight
The Stanley Club
1 Liverpool Old Road
Burscough, Near Ormskirk
L40 5TN
7.30pm - midnight
NEW dates for your diaries:
Saturday 23rd March
InshallaLicious Hafla
Congratulations go to Anne Kingston who has won the hafla naming competition. She has just won herself two hafla tickets - WITH FOOD!! And what a delight there is in store!
I have decided to try something new for this hafla so ALL performances need to be danced to Middle Eastern music only. If you are unsure, please ask.
Also, I have decided to try a new caterer. I am excited to announce that food for this hafla will be supplied by Waleed from Falafel Express. The food will be cooked fresh on the night. There is a choice of food and I would be grateful if when purchasing your ticket that you select one of the four options below (please ensure you select the correct ticket).
Meat: Chicken salad box or Chicken Shawarma wrap
Veg: Falafel salad box or Classic Falafel wrap
I can advice that the food is delicious!
Please note that all food orders need to be bought in advance, and must be bought by 15th March.
Ticket prices: £5 no food, £12 with
As always we will be having a raffle in aid of Just Because
Michelle Pender will be bringing her souk too.
*** Please note: Food orders need to be in no later than Saturday 16th March, so get cracking. You really don't want to miss this fabulous food! ***
InshallaLicious Hafla
Congratulations go to Anne Kingston who has won the hafla naming competition. She has just won herself two hafla tickets - WITH FOOD!! And what a delight there is in store!
I have decided to try something new for this hafla so ALL performances need to be danced to Middle Eastern music only. If you are unsure, please ask.
Also, I have decided to try a new caterer. I am excited to announce that food for this hafla will be supplied by Waleed from Falafel Express. The food will be cooked fresh on the night. There is a choice of food and I would be grateful if when purchasing your ticket that you select one of the four options below (please ensure you select the correct ticket).
Meat: Chicken salad box or Chicken Shawarma wrap
Veg: Falafel salad box or Classic Falafel wrap
I can advice that the food is delicious!
Please note that all food orders need to be bought in advance, and must be bought by 15th March.
Ticket prices: £5 no food, £12 with
As always we will be having a raffle in aid of Just Because
Michelle Pender will be bringing her souk too.
*** Please note: Food orders need to be in no later than Saturday 16th March, so get cracking. You really don't want to miss this fabulous food! ***
Un-Named Yet Licious Hafla *** NO FOOD OPTION
Allow entry into the hafla only
£
5.00
Un-named yet Licious Hafla - Classic Falafel wrap
Food Ticket - allows entry into the hafla and a Classic Falafel Wrap
£
12.00
Un-named yet Licious Hafla - Falafel salad box
Allows entry into the hafla and a Falafel Salad Box
£
12.00
Un-named yet Licious Hafal - Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Allows access to the hafla plus a Chicken Sharwarma Wrap
£
12.00
Un-named Licious hafla - Chicken Salad Box
Allows the holder access into the hafla and a Chicken Salad Box
£
12.00
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Saturday 26th October
Spookilicious 7!
Unbelievably, this will be the seventh installment of Spookilicious and already I'm getting excited. I've got lots of things planned which I'm hoping will work out, but I'm concerned that they may not and so I'm keeping quiet for now. Let's just say it could look pretty spectacular :-)
More details of both will follow as and when I get them.
