www.womanthismonth.com August 2016 10 AUGUST IN FOCUS news What’s on our radar this month? Hello to allo&lugh Smart mums (and dads) will be checking out the newest kids’ store in Seef Mall. Bringing Spanish style to the island allo&lugh takes its name from the pet names for boy and girl and is an upscale baby and toddler brand known for its distinctive and contemporary style featuring vivid colours and cute motifs. The store carries a range for kids aged from birth to 12 years and also has items from Fourlads, Alfonso andn Zero to Seven. The annual Bahrain Summer Festival wraps up on August 4 with a voyage to the heart of Andalusia led by the Spanish singer and choreographer Luis de la Carrasca and his company Flamenco Vivo at the Cultural Hall. Brought to the audience in cooperation with the French Embassy and Alliance Francaise, the show brings a fresh take on this uniquely Spanish art form by integrating it with dramatic and classical plays. Call 17 298-777 or visit www. bahrainsummer.bh for more information. Flat Pack Happiness Be still our beating heart. Is it unreasonable that we’re so excited that work on Bahrain’s very own Ikea is under way? There’ve been rumours as far back as 2014 and, last year, a company spokesman was reported as saying it would open this year. Then nothing. But now it seems the yellow and blue sign has been spotted at a site near Riffa and work is progressing apace. Excited much! Spanish Rhythms A Little Mermaid At last the EUFA European Football Championship is over and now we’re looking forward to the Rio Summer Olympics, especially since our office boasts several different nationalities, each of whom will be shouting on their home contestants. But one thing we’ll all be united in is supporting 16-year-old swimmer Fatema Al Mahmeed, who’ll be representing the Kingdom in the 50m freestyle. We’re a bit sad that Alzain Tareq won’t be competing. WTM has been watching her progress for some time, but at just 11 years old, she was felt too young by the International Swimming Federation. Still, there’s always 2020. Playing A Round Ever fancied giving golf a try but thought it was too expensive? Us too, but the latest offer from the Royal Golf Club could just be the answer with two-hour introductory group lessons for beginners for just BD20 each! The first hour will be spent learning the basics of golf, with a PGA instructor, followed by a one-hour introduction to the Wee Monty par 3 course. Group lessons for beginners are available on Monday evenings from 6pm and Saturdays from 4pm. The price includes tuition, equipment hire, golf balls and refreshments. To book your place, call the club on 17 750-777 extension 302.
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