events at the metropole

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October 2010 Events

Workshop

Pumpkin Carving & Tales from The Wizard

Enjoy spooky tales and magic games from the Wizard of the Black Mountains, and then carve a pumpkin to take home and place in your window to keep away Hallowe'en ghosts and ghouls. Suitable for 4 to 12 year olds. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Date	Time	Price
28/10/2010	10.00am, 12 noon and 2pm	£4.00

November 2010 Events

Workshop

Christmas Craft Fair

Come along to The Met today and start your Christmas shopping. You are sure to find some unusual gifts from our craft stall holders. Children may like to take part in special workshops and even pay a visit to Father Christmas. Listen to Christmas carols performed by local groups and artists as you enjoy festive fayre from our cafe.

Date	Time	Price
27/11/2010	Open from 10.00am	Craft fair Free. Workshops £4.00

Regular Events

Tea Dances

We host weekly tea dances throughout the year, where you can perfect your skills at the waltz, foxtrot and other dances under the guidance of our tutor, and after your exertions – enjoy a nice cup of tea!
Time(s): Every Friday 2pm – 4pm
Price(s): £4.00

Belly Dancing

Please contact us if you wish to join our weekly Belly Dancing classes, which take place on Friday evenings throughout the year.

Time(s): 6.30pm
Price(s): £4.00

Yoga

This cultural form of relaxation and exercise takes place on Thursdays throughout the year. Please contact us in order to book classes.
Time(s): 5.30 pm to 7 pm.
Price(s): £4.00

Dance Company in Residence

We are pleased to introduce our Dance Company in Residence – FFIN Dance. Founded by Sue Lewis in 2003, the company runs workshops to schools, colleges and community groups, as well as performing throughout the UK.
For further details please email ffindance@hotmail.co.uk. or visit our website www.ffindance.co.uk

Art Exhibitions

We are pleased to offer local Artists the opportunity to exhibit their work in our gallery space.

Forthcoming Exhibitions :

Jan/Feb Catherine Lloyd

March Emlyn Jenkins

April John Edwards

May Gary Ford

June Media Meithrin

July Lynne Edwards/Deborah Davies

August Maz Winstanley

September David & Esther Chamberlain

October Nora Lewis

Nov/Dec Blaina Art Club

Please feel free to come along and view artists' work between 09.00am and 5pm Monday to Friday. We are able to arrange other times for viewing if required.

There is no charge to view exhibitions.

Pilates

Every Monday evening from 6pm to 7pm.

£4.00