The bookings page for GothlaUK 2010, Leicester, 16th-18th July, is now live. The news seems to have spread like wildfire, so make sure you're on our Facebook group or subscribed to our Twitter feed. We're not organising a dinner on the Saturday evening this year, which we hope will give you more ...

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First of all, a HUGE thank you to everyone who wrote to us expressing their support for Gothla, and who voted in the survey. As it happened, news that Raqs Britannia was booked for June emerged just after we asked you all. But the BIG news is that GothlaUK 2010 is confirmed ...

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Hello one and all Halloween is almost here!  Lots of haflas in prospect. A rumour has reached the Gothla UK team that Raqs Britannia might move its timing to July. We've found that mid-July is probably the best time to hold Gothla UK in Leicester, because it's the traditional holiday season in the ...

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Although I wasn't there, I heard that Gothla UK 2009 was a terrific success.  And it's all down to YOU, the people who came, the supporters and performers who rallied round. Which goes to show that it's the event that comes first and foremost. Thank you all very, very much for your ...

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As many of you may know already, we have had to cancel Shakra's workshops at GothlaUK.  They were turned away at Heathrow Airport yesterday morning. Bridie has been in touch with as many participants as possible to offer workshop swaps or full refunds on Shakra's classes. If you are ...

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Hems, the proprietor of Cafe Brazillia, just two doors away from The Village has a special offer for Gothla UK weekend. He is offering free tea and coffee to all Gothla UK participants who show their hafla ticket or special flyer for an All Day English breakfast of sausage, bacon, beans, ...

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The souk will be downstairs in the Village this year, in the right hand bar and the back room.  No stairs to climb! You'll find tribal and goth finery, jewellery, a selection of CDs and DVDs, and according to HRH Lucretia, some "Fabulously, inexpensive, exclusive items!" And of course, stock from Ariellah ...

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Following Open Stage, which begins at 9pm at Quebec Club on Saturday 18th July, we can all troop up to the other end of the road to Redeemer for Club Night. Redeemer is offering entry at £2.50 per person, providing you show your hafla ticket at the door. If you're not coming ...

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A big apology to everyone. Having announced that 3 tickets were spare on Ariellah's masterclass on Friday 17th July, I forgot to unblock the bookings page. Sorry. Anyone who is interested, please phone Bridie on +44 (0)7796095232

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We've just had three cancellations on Ariellah's masterclass on Friday afternoon, 17th July. If you would like to book a place, please go to Making Isolations, Flexibility, and Technique Part of your Repertoire and book your place. It will be first come, first served I'm afraid, but we shall be keeping ...

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