London
Merton
1 Oct - 31 Oct
Life as it is now
Community photographic exhibition from Niger.
Civic Centre, 9am � 5pm, free, tel: 0208 545 3399.
14 Oct
Book reading
Jackie Walker author of Pilgrim State reads from her novel.
Mitcham Library, 715pm, free, tel: 020 86484070.
1 Oct
Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) forum
Vestry Hall
12.30pm-3.30p, free, tel: 020 8648 9551
www.merton.gov.uk
1 Oct
Health Day
Vestry Hall
1pm-4pm, free, tel: 020 8648 9551
www.merton.gov.uk
1 Oct - 29 Oct
The one hour show
Our event will present 10 �One Hour Shows� to the public to give black people a ten-minute opportunity to have their say and to express themselves about our past, present and future, before an audience, Free of charge and without red tape.
Caribb Youth and Community Association, 7.30pm to 8.30pm, free, tel: 020 7701 9400,
[email protected]
1 Oct - 30 Oct
The salmon youth centre Black history month celebrations
Dance, Film, Art, music, drama and sport clubs and workshops running through the course of the Black History Month, ending in a celebration showcase of youth work, inspired by Southwark�s Black history month theme of the �past, present and future of the black community, and the diversity of its African Diaspora�.
The Salmon Youth Centre in Bermondsey, 4.30pm to 9.00pm (workshops & Clubs); 6.00pm to 9.00 pm (Showcase performance), 50p per person, 020 7237 3788
[email protected]
2 Oct
Family Music Event
Lovers Rock,music and entertainment
Taylor Road Day Centre, 7pm-12pm, �5 includes food, tel: 020 8545 4712
3 Oct
Book reading by Wilfred LB Fraser
Reading from'The Brotherhood of the Unicorn'. Signed copies of
this book will be available on the day
Mitcham Library, 3pm-4pm, free, tel: 020 8648 9551
3 Oct
Merton Excursion Trip to Brighton and visit to Momma Cherri's Soul Food restaurant Care Connect, 10am-8pm, �10 for children (�25 with food) �15 for adults (30 with food), tel: 020 8545 4712
You are invited to attend an afternoon of thought provoking discussion, and debate from some of the U.K�s leading academics in the field of Black History. Our launch will be hosted by broadcaster and journalist Henry Bonsu of Colourful Radio.
Come and mill around the stalls of local artists, educational organisations and community groups. Increase your knowledge of black history by attending one of our special educational family workshops. Please choose one workshop from the following three options:
Workshop 1: Steve Martin will develop ideas on medicine and science by focusing on the contributions that local doctor and political activist, Harold Moody made to the world of medicine. He will also examine the work of inventors including the revolutionary, but largely unrecognised, contributions of inventor Lewis Lar.
Workshop 2: John Siblon will run a workshop based on an �interactive learning journey�, where participants develop their knowledge of local black history by taking a virtual tour around sites of historical relevance in London. John specialises in identifying the presence of black and Asian people in public spaces.
Workshop 3: Join trainer, Paul Lawrence of the Life Skills Training Consultancy who will use �Theo�s Story� to illustrate what society would look like if the contributions of black people were omitted.
First class entertainment will be provided by the highly respected rap artist David Williams and pupils from The Harris Academy at Peckham. Caribbean cuisine will be served courtesy of New Initiatives caterers.
Harris Academy at Peckham, 1.00pm to 6.00pm. Workshops 4.45pm to 5.45pm, free, tel: 020 7525 3569 Wheelchair accessible: Yes BSL interpretation Provided upon request
[email protected]
www.southwark.gov.uk/blackhistory
3 Oct
Silver sounds: Black History Month special
Music and dance for mature clubbers of all backgrounds who want to shake a leg to their favourite rocksteady, ska, soca and reggae tunes
InSpire, The Crypt, 5.30pm to 8.30pm, �3. Must be bought in advance from Southwark Pensioners Centre, 305-307 Camberwell Road, SE5 0QH, tel: 07960 318 055
[email protected]
3 Oct - 31 Oct
Carl Campbell Dance Company 7�s
Contemporary Caribbean Dance Class. This is an open dance class for members of the community from 14 to 50 to experience contemporary Caribbean dance.
Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre,1:30pm-3:00pm, �3.00, tel: 020 7639 4875
www.ccdc7.co.uk
6 Oct
Book reading by Tony Esenwa
Jaja King of Opodo'. Signed copies of this book will be available on the day
Mitcham Library, 5.30pm-6.30pm, free, tel: 020 8648 9551
6 Oct - 27 Oct
Carl Campbell Dance Company 7�s Recycled Teenagers Dance Classes
The Carl Campbell Dance Company 7�s Recycled Teenagers Dance Theatre Classes is a Contemporary Caribbean-African Dance project for Older learners. Featured on BBC Newsroom Southeast and Channel 4�s Peckham Tales and the New Paul O�Grady Show. The project is geared for the over 50�s giving members an opportunity to experience Caribbean-African Dance and culture in a warm and friendly environment. Music ranged from Reggae, Soukouss, R& B, Classical, Salsa to Hip Hop.
Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre, 1:00pm-2:30pm, �1.50, 020 7639 4875
6 Oct - 27 Oct
Carl Campbell Youth Dance Theatre Classes
Carl Campbell Youth Dance Theatre Classes is a Contemporary Caribbean-African Dance project. During Black history month 2009 the company will be working with parents and young people between the ages of 7 to 12+. The project is geared to giving both age groups an opportunity to experience Caribbean-African Dance and culture, both educationally and as a performing art and to work together on the basis of mutual respect. To develop family interaction discipline skills and the ability to succeed in life as a family.The dress code for the class is loose, comfortable, bare feet or jazz/ballet shoes.
Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre, 4:30pm-6:00pm, �1. 50 per person, tel: 020 7639 4875 www.ccdc7.co.uk
10 Oct
Book reading by Tony Esenwa
'Jaja King of Opodo'. Signed copies of this book will be available on the day
Mitcham Library, 3pm-4pm, free, tel: 020 8648 9551
10 Oct
The British music scene & the influence of SKA music
This event is a celebration of SKA music and its influence on the evolution of reggae music, punk and two-tone music. Activities on the day will include music workshops, children�s sports and activities, a market place with food and cultural artefacts for sale.
Jessie Duffet Hall, 12.00pm to 6.00pm, free 020 7701 9555 / 07868 471 640
[email protected]
www.michaelarkkmuzik.com
12 Oct
Merton Excursion
Trip to Brighton and visit to Momma Cherri's Soul Food restaurant
Care Connect, 10am-8pm, �10 for children (�25 with food) �15 for adults (30 with food), tel: 020 8545 4712
14 Oct
SAF film and photography network meeting: the history and future of black film
The Film and Photography SAF networking event is a platform for panellists and guests to debate about the �Past, Present and Future� of black film and of the meaning of Black History month throughout the years and today. The event will also include showcasing of the work of local filmmakers.
Shortwave Cinema and Cafe Bar, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Free, tel: 020 7252 8672
[email protected]
www.southwarkartsforum.org
16 Oct
Southside Young Leaders� Academy (SYLA) - hidden heritage family project
The Hidden Heritage Family Project is a week long exhibition which explores and celebrates the historical journeys of 20 SYLA families.
House Caf� & Gallery, 10.00am to 4.30pm, tel 020 7701 9055
www.southsideyla.org.uk
17 Oct
The Hidden Heritage Project Drilling
Southside Young Leader�s present readings from boys �My Journey, Your Journey, Our Journey�. African and Caribbean finger buffet.
House Caf� & Gallery 10.00am to 5.00pm, free, tel: 020 7701 9055 www.southsideyla.org.uk
www.southsideyla.org.uk
17 Oct
The way we were�
The event will capture the memorable arrival of the first set of West Indians on the Windrush. There will be guest speakers and an opportunity for an open discussion aimed at the youth. The discussion will highlight black on black crime and identifying how the community can go forward in a positive way.
Damilola Taylor Centre, 6.00pm to 9.00pm, free, tel: Sharon Ellis 07956 157 197
[email protected]
24 Oct
Educational social and cultural workshops
The SMWA Black History Month event will run several cultural workshops that combine different Muslim traditions from Africa and Asia.
Southwark Muslim Women�s Association, 10.30am � 2.30pm, free, tel: 020 7732 8053
[email protected]
www.smwa.org.uk
25 Oct
Southwark Black history walk
The walk takes us from the Cuming Museum to the Oval. We travel through nearly 300 years of the Black presence in Southwark and meet those that changed history (Mary seacole & William Cuffay) and those whose lives were unsung.
The Cuming Museum, 2.00pm, free
[email protected]
27 Oct
Carl Campbell Dance Company 7�s �A To Dance�
A sharing performance for members of the community.
Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre, 1pm-2:30pm, �1.50, tel: 020 7639 4875
Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre, 1pm-2:30pm, �1.50, tel: 020 7639 4875
www.ccdc7.co.uk/recycled-teenagers.co.uk
27 Oct - 29 Oct
Youth workshops with guest speaker Andrew Muhammad
Three workshops will be delivered looking at the relationship between Africa and the West Indies. An initial workshop will feature guest speaker Andrew Muhammad, followed by 2 workshops in which key issues from the speaker�s presentation will be analysed.
Violet Room, Royal Festival Hall, 6pm, free, tel: 020 7401 2890
[email protected]
www.se1united.org.uk
29 Oct
�Black History, what do you think?�
Discover more about your identity; create a video message for your 'future kids' about black history...want more? COVO Connecting Voices will run 2 workshops at the Old Bellenden School during Black History Month, so come along! Get creative!
Positive Activities for Young People (PAYP), Thu 22 (6.00pm to 8.00pm) & Thu 29 (3.00pm to 5.00pm), free, tel: 020 7635 0007
[email protected]
www.covo.org.uk
30 Oct
mpact youth projects presents: Revive us again
Historic gospel revival concert event to unite the generations by calling together youth & youth Choirs to sing Spirituals, Gospel songs and Hymns from the past. Plus celebrate the choirs of the past and the contribution they brought to their communities.
The youth will celebrate their elders� rich heritage and discover the inspiration the older generation secured in listening to and performing the Spirituals, Gospel songs and Hymns.
St. Jude�s, The Crypt, St. George�s Road, 6.30pm to 9.30pm, free, tel: 07957 135 892
[email protected]
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