Kelley Beeston - Kalash Tribal
FatChance® style belly dance
Serendipity
27 - 29 October 2023
**NEW VENUE**
Queen's College, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4QS, UK
"great happiness and friendship is often found, quite
unexpectedly, in the most unlikely situations and places"
Persian Fairytale, 1302
Jacqui and I are really excited to announce that Serendipity is moving to a new venue which is easier to get to and cuts down on the travelling time for most of us
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Kalash Tribal's Oasis workshops have been running for just over 16 years making this Serendipity our 16th annual event
Join us for a fabulous weekend of inspiring workshops - dancing, drumming, crafting, relaxation, fun and friendship
with FCCE hours if you need them
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Explore the history and roots of FCBD®style (formerly ATS®)
from the music - drumbeats and rhythms
the dance - steps and concepts
to journeys and influences along the way
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Join our Facebook group to meet other participants, keep up to date and see photos and videos from previous years or to share your travel plans
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Scroll down to the Rogues Gallery to find out about our teachers and their workshops
Serendipity is incredible value for money
all levels of dancer and drummer
are "absobloodylutely" welcome
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the complete package £270 includes
your accommodation, food, workshops, plenary sessions and entertainments
Choose to PAY IN FULL NOW
or pay a deposit now to confirm your place then 2 further instalments
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Numbers are limited, so don't wait
visit the shop now
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THE SMALLPRINT please ensure you read THE SMALLPRINT​ explaining our Terms & Conditions as there are no refunds on this event
Full Information below
but first a few photos from previous years
The Rogues Gallery 2023
just click the teacher's name to discover what they will be teaching
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don't worry, we'll let you know when to choose your workshops
Queen's College, Taunton
- our new FCBD style Hogwarts
Queen's College, set in its own grounds in Taunton, the County town of Somerset, in the heart of the West Country is just a short taxi ride from the main train station.
Our new FatChance style "Hogwarts" is a private boarding school boasting spacious bedrooms, most accommodate two or three people​
single beds - no bunks
shared bathroom and shower facilities on each floor
Getting to Queen's College
Queen's College, Trull Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4QS
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Serendipity has a wonderfully supportive tribal family so join our Facebook group to share your travel plans, especially for those coming in from Europe or travelling from further afield
It is possible to get group discounts on the trains and some of our participants are able to offer car space – lift sharing, pick ups and drop offs
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Planning your route
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by car
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Leave M5 at junction 25, take the A358 exit to Taunton/Honiton/Yeovil/Weymouth
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At Blackbrook Roundabout, take the 5th exit on to Toneway/A358
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At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A358
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At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Chritchard Way/A38
Continue to follow A38/Town centre
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Turn left onto Silver St/A38 and continue
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Slight left onto Trull Rd
Go through 1 roundabout
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Turn right at The Dr and continue straight
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Turn right arrive Queen's College on left
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by Public Transport
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Trains
travel to Taunton train station then take a taxi for the 2 miles to the College
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Train tickets are cheaper in off peak hours and purchased online up to 12 weeks in advance.
You can collect your ticket from special machines at the chosen train station but you will need the Booking Code and the credit / debit card used to purchase the tickets.
Some tickets can be sent to your phone if you download the app.
Group discounts are available
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Flights
Local international airports include:
Bristol Airport
take the Megabus from Bristol Airport to Taunton about 58 minutes, costs about £4.40 at present and you can book in advance, then taxi to Queen's College (we’re checking out taxis and will add information for pre-booking)
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take Bristol Air Bus to Bristol Temple Meads train station – train to Taunton – taxi to venue
London Heathrow Airport
take Heathrow Express train to London Paddington (15 minutes) – train from London Paddington to Taunton – taxi to venue
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Heathrow Express Tickets are cheaper if purchased online 90 days or 30 days in advance – group discounts available
Flights to London Heathrow will probably be cheaper but trains from London to Taunton can be expensive depending on the time of day and how far in advance you can book.
Team up with others to get group discount
So check the costs of transport to Taunton as it sometimes works out cheaper to fly to Bristol
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Other London Airports – Flights to other London airports may be cheaper but there will be additional overground train or underground tube fares from the airport to central London where you can then take a train from London Paddington
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Join our Facebook Group to see if others can help with lift sharing or taxi sharing or just travelling together
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Time to look around or extend your visit?
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If you have any spare time take advantage of visiting Taunton with all amenities (including 'off licences') a good selection of independent and high street shops, distinctive restaurants, cafes and attractions and a wealth of history, all whilst being surrounded by picturesque countryside.
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Check out these visitor links if you have time to go further afield:
Bristol
Stonehenge
Bath
Glastonbury
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