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Dates for the diary

April 6 - 12, 2016
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Gulf Weekly Dates for the diary

The next edition of Trib Fest will take place at the Bahrain Rugby Football Club in Janabiya on April 15. The event will run from 10am-10pm and tickets are available from https://www.tribfestbh.com/ or from the club reception. They are BD15 for adults and BD7 for children aged 12 and under.

An exhibition by nine Bahrain-based artists, titled ‘Multiple Images’, will be held at Malja Bahrain in Amwaj Islands from April 20-30. It is open every day from 10am-1pm and 4pm-10pm except Sundays and Mondays

More than 30 artworks will be on display from artists Beverly West, Carie Sauze, Imtiaz Ahmad, Irina Averinos, Jacqueline de Freitas, Leane Marshall, Meriel Cooper-Wallace, Nadia Aljar and Yusra Ahmed.

For more information, contact 39625122 or email jmf_bah@hotmail.com

The Palm Association is hosting its 15th anniversary celebration ball on April 21 from 7pm at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel. The theme will be ‘Arabian Nights’ and will feature a silent auction of original artwork and photographic prints by local artists and photographers, a DJ set from Damian D’Costa, as well as a raffle with a variety of prizes.

Tickets are BD45 inclusive of selected beverages. For more information, call 33418967 or email events@thepalmassociation.com

The Royal Golf Club’s World Beverage Tour is returning on April 21, featuring an international BBQ and unlimited beverage stations from around the world.

Tickets cost BD24 net for members and BD28 net for non-members. To reserve a ticket, call 17751262.

Amwaj Marina is hosting a Palm Beach 1st anniversary celebration on April 22 from 3pm. It will feature a line-up of DJs and other entertainment.

For more information, call 33282727.

A charity football tournament will take place on April 23 at the Bahrain Rugby Football Club in Janabiya. There will be competitions in the U10 and U14 age categories, as well as various other entertainment activities, T-shirt sales, a prize raffle and more.

Entry to all tournaments is free for guests, but donations will be accepted. All money raised will go to Nepal charities and the event is being run by volunteers.

The gulfBID Annual Expo for Construction, the kingdom’s biggest showcase for building and construction, will take place from April 26-28 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Sanabis.

The Indian Club of Bahrain is hosting a five-a-side football tournament for Indian expatriates only on April 28. The Indian Club Indian Expats Football Cup 2016 will be held at the Club’s Gudaibiya premises and there will be three age categories: Under 15s Under 19s and Open.

Around 50 teams are expected, and entry is on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Entry fees will be BD30 per team in all categories.

Entry forms and further information on the tournament can be obtained by contacting the club on 17253157.

An event celebrating ‘unity in diversity’ called Bahrain For All, All For Bahrain will be held on April 29 from 4pm at the Prince Khalifa bin Salman Park in Hidd. There will be multi-cultural shows by expat social club members, market stalls, live music and entertainment.

For more information, call 33822891 or visit www.bahrain4all.com

The Indian Club is hosting a Labour Day Celebration in association with the Tamil community from 10am on May 1. The programme will include a wide range of sports, activities and hospitality during the day, with singers and dancers providing the entertainment in the evening with a number of exciting multicultural performances.

For more information, call the club on 17253157.

The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa will host an evening with former Arsenal, Crystal Palace and England star Ian Wright, pictured below, on May 13, where he will share stories from his colourful football career. Tickets are BD30 each, which includes entry, a gourmet dinner, a prize giveaway and a sports memorabilia auction.

For more information and tickets, visit www.ssmena.com or call 34552161.

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain is offering a special wedding package for summer wedding receptions. Services include:
A dedicated wedding coordinator and a talented team of wedding specialists to assist with wedding plans and arrangements.

Suggestions for vendors to meet all wedding needs, small and large, from photographers and florists to music and entertainment.

Choose from a variety of custom fine linens, available through wedding partners.

Cuisine and service from staff.

Bridal suite for one night with amenities.

Dinner-for two served inside the suite.

Men’s Majlis for maximum of 25 persons served with Arabic coffee, tea, and mineral water.

Three-tiered wedding cake (6kg).

Special hotel room rate offers for family and friends.

The promotion runs from July 15 to September 15. All weddings booked before this date to take place before March 31, 2017, will also be entered into the grand prize draw to win wedding supplies and services.

For more information, contact wedding co-ordinator Ms Sameera on 17531122 or email events.cpbahrain@ihg.com







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