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Summer programme for children with activities including chess, checkers, scrabble and bridge at the BMSA premises in Muharraq from August 15 to 23. For details contact 17340016.

British singer-songwriter Sami Yusuf will perform at a concert at the Cultural Hall at 8.30pm on August 17. Entry is free. For details contact 80008089 or visit www.bahrainsummer.bh

Shaikh Habboush and the Al Kindi ensemble present Aleppian Sufi Trance at the Cultural Hall at 8.30pm on August 20. Entry is free. For details contact 80008089 or visit www.bahrainsummer.bh

Studio Ceramics on Budaiya Highway is set to host a Ladies Night with an evening of pottery painting during Ramadan on August 25 from 8pm to10pm.

The evening will offer a special 10 per cent discount offer and complimentary refreshments for budding artists. Guests can find something to paint amongst a collection of pottery. For details contact 17599026 or log on to www.studioceramicsbahrain.com

The Janabiyah Music Centre is offering a summer camp for children aged from seven to 10 and 11 to 14 from August 30 to September 3. Activities include singing, rhythmic skills, composition, general musicianship, song writing, hand drumming, body percussion and general performance skills. Rates are BD75 for five days. For details contact Lydia Auld on 39047734 or email janabiyamusiccentre@gmail.com

Studio Ceramics in Budaiya is introducing a new Saturday morning club - the Groovy Gecko Club, for children between six and 11 years from the September 26 from 10am to 1pm. activities include cool crafts, play with clay, creative cooking, ceramic painting, games, prizes and more. The 'clubbers' will be offered healthy snacks and beverages. Rates are BD10 per session or BD40 if booked and paid in advance for five sessions. For details contact Studio Ceramics on 17599086 or email studioceramics@batelco.com.bh

The Art House returns with monthly workshops for children aged six to 12 years starting in September on Sundays and Tuesdays at its premises in Saar. Cheney Fairchild, British artist and owner of The Art House will be offering limited places on the four-week course on learning how to throw and turn on the potter's wheel.

Children will have a go at making small and medium sized bowls and forms, including learning basic turning and glazing techniques. On completion of the workshop, children will have their first thrown pots to take home. It will enable children to progress from a beginner level to an intermediate level in an atmosphere that is relaxed and fun, allowing the student to explore their creative flair and advance at a comfortable pace at the wheel.

Sunday sessions include September 6, 13, 20 and 27 and Tuesday sessions include September 8, 15, 22 and 29.

Timings are 2.30pm to 4pm for Session one and 4.30pm to 6pm for session two on both days.

Rates are BD45. For details contact Cheney on 39987802 or visit the website at www.cheneyfairchild.com