The North

Halifax

1 Oct - 6 Nov
Mixenden Past and Present Exhibition
Mixenden History Group was set up in 2007 and its members have been doing extensive research into the history
Mixenden Past and Present Exhibition

Mixenden History Group was set up in 2007 and its members have been doing extensive research into the history of the area since then. The community exhibition based on these findings provides a fascinating exploration of many aspects of Mixenden and its people, including: the beautiful countryside, local farming and industry, housing through the a variety of topics are items of personal memorabilia and folders containing further ages, churches, schools, sport and leisure pursuits. Alongside display panels documenting research a Mixenden Past and Present DVD will be on sale in exchange for a �2 donation toward the Mixenden History Club.

Ovenden & Mixenden Initiative, 103 Mixenden Road. Halifax HX2 8PU
Check for details
FREE
Heather Stout on 01422 380815 or 01422 246177
[email protected]

Halifax

1 Oct - 31 Oct
Black History Month Display
As a part of the events taking place in Black History Month the School Improvement Service will set up a display in the entrance hall at Heath Training and Development Centre. The display will be in place throughout October
Black History Month Display

As a part of the events taking place in Black History Month the School Improvement Service will set up a display in the entrance hall at Heath Training and Development Centre. The display will be in place throughout October. All visitors to Heath are invited to view the display which includes information about the origins of Black History Month, the reasons for celebrating Black history and contributions of Black and Asian groups to world history. There are posters and books on display plus a list of web sites. Any schools wishing to display materials created by children and young people in relation to Black and Asian history should contact

Heath Training and Development Centre, Free School Lane. Halifax HX1 2PT
From 9.00AM � 5.00PM
FREE
Rachel Barker 01422 394060
[email protected]

Halifax

1 Oct - 15 Oct
West Central Halifax Youth Services
On Friday evenings, throughout October West Central Youth Services will be providing young people with the opportunity to learn about: Black History, the Slave Trade
West Central Halifax Youth Services Black History Classes. Open to young people aged 13-19 years old

On Friday evenings, throughout October West Central Youth Services will be providing young people with the opportunity to learn about: Black History, the Slave Trade, Black Icons, facts on Black Culture. There will be DVD�s, discussions and an opportunity to ask questions about Black History

The POD, Grantham Road, Boothtown. Halifax HX3 6PL
7.00PM � 9.30PM
FREE
Shabina Mir on 01422 255003
[email protected]

Halifax

1 Oct - 31 Oct
Masks Exhibition
This display of fascinating masks from Calderdale's collections reflects that success.

Black History Month has been celebrated across the UK every October for over 30 years, each year growing from strength to strength. This display of fascinating masks from Calderdale's collections reflects that success.

Marble Gallery, Bankfield Museum, Akroyd Park, Boothtown Road. Halifax HX3 6HG
From 10.00AM � 7.00PM Tuesday � Saturday 1.00PM � 6.00PM - Sunday
FREE
Karen Lewis 01422 352334 or e-mail
[email protected]

Halifax

1 Oct - 31 Oct
Upper Valley Youth Services Black History Classes
Throughout the month of October the Upper Valley Youth Service will be running activities for young people between the ages of 11-19 years old.
Throughout the month of October the Upper Valley Youth Service will be running activities for young people between the ages of 11-19 years old. These activities will develop projects themed specifically around Black History Month and will include things like work sheets, word searches and crosswords, with discussions being held in the centres. The Guardian�s �timeline� will be used to create date sheets and there will be a �Who Said That� quiz using quotes from influential black people style.

Luddenden Youth Centre,
Mytholmroyd Youth Centre,
Hebden Bridge Youth Centre,
Todmorden Youth Centre,
Walsden Youth Centre,
Todmorden High School,
Calder High School,
Youth Club at St Peters Community Centre and St Michaels. Cornholme

6.00PM � 9.30PM check timings and locations before attending
FREE
Lorraine Daber on 01706 548186 or 01422 883880 or e-mail:
[email protected]

Manchester

1 Oct - 1 Nov
MANCHESTER
BLACK HISTORY MONTH LISTINGS 2010 MANCHESTER
Monday 4 October
Madness
In this exhibition of large-scale paintings Zengeni draws on diverse cultural imagery to celebrate the impermanence of the everyday.
Chapman Gallery, Chapman Building, off University Rd, University of Salford, M5 4BR
10.00am � 4.00pm
Free
[email protected] or call 0161 295 9003

Tuesday 5 October
Lecture by Linton Kwesi Johnson
In 2002 Linton Kwesi Johnson became only the second living poet and the first black poet to have his work published in Penguin's Modern Classics series under the title Mi Revalueshanary Fren: Selected Poems. He is known and revered as the world's first reggae poet and his work has been translated into Italian and German. His music recordings are amongst the top-selling reggae albums in the world.
Lady Hale Lecture Theatre, University of Salford, off The Crescent, M5 4WT
Time: 5.30pm � 7.30pm
Price: Free
Contact Details: [email protected] or call 0161 295 9003

Saturday 9 October
Tracing Your Caribbean Family History
This genealogy workshop will help you to begin tracing your own Caribbean family history. The event will include an introduction by Linford Sweeney covering Caribbean history, genealogy and an optional practical online session. This workshop will suit absolute beginners and those who may be a little more advanced in their own research. It will focus on the English-speaking Caribbean countries. Buffet will also be served.
Performance Space, Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre
2pm-5pm
Free
Naveed Aziz 0161 770 8015 [email protected]

Wednesday 13 October
The Messenger: Spirit of Nina Simone
A snapshot of the remarkable story of Nina Simone, her musical crusade and commitment to the cause of Civil Rights has been dramatised by two professional performers. A musical child prodigy Nina should have enjoyed a glittering classical career, but rejection by an all-white board of an elite conservatoire shaped the rest of her life.
This story is sung/narrated and describes aspects of Nina's life with her music providing a backdrop to the struggle of the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960s.
Robert Powell Theatre, University of Salford, Frederick Road, M6 6PU
7.30pm � 9.30pm
Free
[email protected] or call 0161 295 9003

Thursday 14 October
Erik Knudsen: Screening of Heart of Gold
Erik Knudsen is a filmmaker and Professor of Film Practice and Head of the School of Media Music and Performance at the University of Salford.
Heart of Gold was an Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded documentary project which took the filmmaker back to his country of birth, Ghana, to explore how traditional storytelling may help shape new approaches to documentary forms. The documentary revolves around the changing relationship local people have to the precious and mystical metal, gold.
Adelphi Studio Theatre, Adelphi Building, University of Salford, Peru Street, M3 6EQ
5.00pm � 6.30pm
Free
[email protected] or call 0161 295 9003


Tuesday 19 October
Lecture by Professor Gus John
Gus John is an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Education, University of London, and Associate Professor at the London Centre for Leadership in Learning. In 1989 he became the first black director of education in the UK, having been deputy director of education (post school) in the Inner London Education Authority. He has recently published The Case for a Learner's Charter for Schools.
5.30pm � 7.30pm
Free
[email protected] or call 0161 295 9003

Wednesday 20 October
Manchester Literature Festival
Performance: Peter Kalu, John Lyons, Grace Nichols & Seni Seneviratne
Guyana-born Grace Nichols has published several collections including I is a Long Memoried Woman, which won the Commonwealth Poetry Prize, and most recently I Have Crossed an Ocean: Selected Poems. Peter Kalu is well known on the local and national writing scene as a poet, novelist, editor, activist and playwright. His latest book is Little Jack Horner. Trinidad-born John Lyons is the author of three collections of poetry and Cook-up in a Trini Kitchen, combining poems, recipes, and artwork. Seni Seneviratne's collection Wild Cinnamon and Winter Skin has been described as 'a virtual master class between covers'.
Venue: The Green Room
Time: 8pm
Price: �6/4

Wednesday 20 October
Manchester Literature Festival
Performance: Peter Kalu, John Lyons, Grace Nichols & Seni Seneviratne
Guyana-born Grace Nichols has published several collections including I is a Long Memoried Woman, which won the Commonwealth Poetry Prize, and most recently I Have Crossed an Ocean: Selected Poems. Peter Kalu is well known on the local and national writing scene as a poet, novelist, editor, activist and playwright. His latest book is Little Jack Horner. Trinidad-born John Lyons is the author of three collections of poetry and Cook-up in a Trini Kitchen, combining poems, recipes, and artwork. Seni Seneviratne's collection Wild Cinnamon and Winter Skin has been described as 'a virtual master class between covers'.
Venue: The Green Room
Time: 8pm
Price: �6/4

Wednesday 27 October
UNISON North West � Black Leadership Event
A one-day event aimed at discovering more about �Black Leaders� and looking at what leadership means today. A variety of speakers from political, community and other organisations will be speaking, including Lee Jasper. The event is aimed at UNISON members but will also be open to a wider audience on a first come, first served basis.
Manchester Town Hall
9.30am�4.00pm
Free
Email: [email protected] or call 0161 661 6748

Friday 29 October
Living History performance: No Bed of Roses � From the Caribbean to Manchester
Celebrate Black History Month by following our Living History character Gabrielle on her life-changing journey to Britain in the 1950s.
1.15pm � 1.45pm
Family Friendly activity.
Suitable for over 7s-adults.
No booking required.
Free

Friday 29 October
Oxjam
Students perform live music and Capoeira as part of this national music festival to mark the finale of Black History Month. All proceeds will be donated to Oxfam. Child friendly between 4.00pm-8.00pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
University House, University of Salford, off The Crescent, M5 4WT
4.00pm � 11.59pm
Entry by donation
[email protected] or call 0161 295 9003

Liverpool

1 Oct - 1 Nov
LIVERPOOL
BLACK HISTORY MONTH LISTINGS 2010 LIVERPOOL
LIVERPOOL

International Slavery Museum

Beyond the Boundary
Until 13 February 2011
Beyond the Boundary explores the relationship between cricket, culture, class and politics and how it can be seen as a legacy of British imperialism and colonialism and, paradoxically, as a means of resistance against it.

Home Alone: end domestic slavery
Until Spring 2011
This exhibition explores some of the issues faced by domestic workers around the globe and the continuing fight to promote workers� rights. Home alone, invisible to society and lacking legal protection, domestic workers are among the most exploited and abused workers in the world. This is the first exhibition in our new Campaign Zone - an exhibitions and community space that aims to shed light on the legacies of transatlantic slavery and to raise awareness of the modern forms of slavery existing in the world today. Exhibition organised by the International Slavery Museum and Anti Slavery International.

Wednesday 5 October

Black Film Club Talk: From Servitude to Super Hero
Chase Johnston-Lynch from Square One Pictures, teaches on icons of Black film such as Sidney Poitier and Will Smith, whilst applying Donald Bogles thought provoking theories on black stereotypes and characterisations.
12 - 1pm

Black Film Club screenings
All films shown 12 � 2pm in the Anthony Walker Education Centre

Tuesday 12 October

Akeela and the Bee
Directed by Doug Atchison, Akeela and the Bee tells the story of Akeelah Anderson, played by Keke Palmer, an 11-year-old girl who takes part in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Tuesday 19 October

To Sir With Love
To Sir, With Love stars Sidney Poitier and deals with social and racial issues in an inner city school. Based on the semi-autobiographical novel E. R. Braithwaite, James Clavell both directed and wrote the film's screenplay.

Tuesday 26 October

The Pursuit of Happyness
Staring Will Smith the film follows the true story of Chris Gardner an on-and-off-homeless salesman-turned stockbroker.
Booking required e-mail [email protected] or call 0151 478 4543

Saturday 16 October

Banyan Wari Games Workshop
An ancient and modern number, thinking, and strategy game. Through forced migration, enslaved Africans took Wari to the Americas. It is played in the USA and some Caribbean countries especially Antigua, Barbuda and Barbados. If you want to know more come along and learn how to play Wari.
11.30 - 12.30 pm
1.30 � 2.30pm
Booking required e-mail [email protected] or call 0151 478 4543

Monday 4 October

Project Launch; Following Equiano - Recalling the Past & Reforming the Future
Students from the four UNESCO schools in Liverpool followed the geographical journey of Olaudah Equiano which they captured in a film documentary.
4th Floor Lecture Theatre
6.30 � 7.30pm
Booking required e-mail [email protected] or call 0151 478 4543

Thursday 7 October

Spotlight on Collections: A Hidden History
This gallery talk will highlight some of the factors which led to Liverpool�s dominance of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. It will also look at how one object's previously hidden history reflects the aims of the International Slavery Museum.
1pm

Saturday 9 October

Nigeria�s 50th Year of Independence Anniversary
An afternoon of talks, celebration, and learning from the Liverpool�s own Nigerian community and special guests from the Nigerian High Commission, based in London.
12.30pm
Booking required e-mail [email protected] or call 0151 478 4543

Wednesday 20 October

Not just Rosa Parks...
A short talk which looks at the work of some lesser known female activists of the Civil Rights Movement, including Septima Clarke and Ella Baker. Find out about their vital work behind high profile and male dominated campaigns during the struggle for freedom. (BSL sign interpreted)
2- 2.30pm & 3-3.30pm

Thursday 21 October

The Legacies of Transatlantic Slavery
Join Richard Benjamin, Head of the International Slavery Museum, as he discusses some of the legacies of Transatlantic Slavery.
1pm

Thursday 28 October

Black Presence
Collector Leslie Braine Ikomi talks about the presence of black people in Britain during the 18th and 19th Centuries through his compelling and thought provoking collection of rare images depicting the cultural, social and political life of black people during the era of Transatlantic Slavery. (Go to reception desk on the day for room directions).
2pm

Spotlight on Collections: The Objects of Women
Curator Angela Robinson will give a brief tour highlighting the representation of women in the Museum. The tour will look at areas of the museum which are about women and some of the objects they used.
1pm

Sunday 3, Sunday 17, Tuesday 26 October

Handling collection
Join our demonstrator to learn about life in West Africa before Transatlantic Slavery.
1 � 4pm

Sunday 10, Sunday 24, Wednesday 27 October

Storytelling: Tales from Africa
Immerse yourself in African tales in this interactive storytelling session.
1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Tuesday 12 October

An evening with� award winning media presenter, writer and broadcaster
Henry Bonsu
Henry will talk on �the Personal to the Political� and explore challenges and identify ways forward in forging black identities in today�s society. Networking and food starts at 5.30pm. Talk starts 6.30pm. (BSL sign interpreted)
5.30- 8.00pm
Booking required e-mail [email protected] or call 0151 478 4543

Tuesday 19 October

A Lecture for the Sierra Leone Society
Gallery talk from Curator of African Collections Zachery Kingdon,
3pm
Booking required e-mail [email protected] or call 0151 478 4543

Saturday 9 October

A bitter sweet history between Liverpool and sugar
A talk that looks at links between Liverpool and sugar delivered by local lecturer Ron Noon.
2pm
Booking required e-mail [email protected] or call 0151 478 4543

World Museum

Saturday 16 October

Explore the African collections in the World Cultures gallery
An on gallery talk from World Museum Curator of African Collections Zachery Kingdon who will look at contributors to World Museum�s collections.
3pm
*Booking required e-mail [email protected] or call 0151 478 4543

Tuesday 5, Wednesday 6, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13, Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20 October

Film Screening 500 Years Later
500 Years Later is an epic multi-award winning documentary directed by Owen 'Alik Shahadah. A highly acclaimed, award winning documentary it looks at the history and system of the enslavement of African people who continue to fight for the most essential human right - freedom.
500 Years Later will be shown 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20 of October in the Treasure House Theatre (collect a free ticket from the welcome desk).

Walker Art Gallery

Thursday 14 October

Edmonia Lewis: The first black American Sculptress
An on gallery talk from one of the Walker Art Gallery Curators on the work of Lewis.
(Collect a free ticket from the welcome desk)
1pm

Friday 29 October

Hidden Art Histories: The Black Presence
A talk on gallery from Walker Art Gallery Curator on exploring Black presence in art
(Collect a free ticket from the welcome desk)
1pm

Edinburgh and Lothian

1 Oct - 1 Nov
Edinburgh and Lothian
BLACK HISTORY MONTH LISTINGS 2010 EDINBURGH and LOTHIAN
Edinburgh and Lothian

Friday 1-Sunday 24 October
Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival
With nearly 200 events taking place in venues across Scotland, check out what's on and look through the events calendar or request a copy of the brochure in the post
0141 572 0125

Friday 1-Saturday 16 October
Equally Connected Visual Art
Black and minority ethnic (BME) groups have used photography, film and personal mementos to encapsulate experiences. Exhibits include a video installation from international students at Heriot-Watt University, photography and mementos about caring and journeys, through to photography and artwork from BME men, examining stress, isolation and racism. Out of the Blue, Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh
FREE
10.00am-5.00pm Monday - Friday

Thursday 7 October
Faith in Older People � Debate
"Is there a Difference between Spiritual Care and Good Person Centred Care?"
A debate with Malcolm Goldsmith, founder of Faith in Older People and Professor Mary Marshall, Professor Emeritus, University of Stirling. Moderated by Professor Frank Clark, OBE, Chair of the Care Commission. This event takes place at
Stockbridge House, Cheyne Street, Edinburgh
5pm-7.30pm - refreshments provided.
Contact [email protected] or 0131 346 7981 for further information and to book a place.

Friday 8 October
LCIL Annual Lecture
The Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL) is hosting its first ever Annual Lecture on 8th October. The main speakers for the event will be Dr Kevin Woods, the Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and James Barbour, Chief Executive of NHS Lothian.

Wednesday 13 October
Edinburgh & Lothians Racial Equality Council Seminar
ELREC, in association with Direct Approach, are hosting this event to present the findings of "Your Marriage Your Rights".
Business Centre, City Chambers, Edinburgh
9.30am to 3.00pm.
For further information and a booking form see the website or contact 0131 556 0441 or email [email protected].
ELREC's annual general meeting will follow later that day in the City Chambers from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Wednesday 13 October
Saheliya Black History Month Event
"The Mental Health Legacy of Colonialism" event aims to explore the effects of the legacy of colonialism with its lasting impacts on people, race, society, finance, faith and history on mental health, ethnic minorities, women and our unwritten history. You are invited to come and explore this and commemorate and celebrate Black History Month with Saheliya Sisters! The event will hold workshops and open discussions on the mental health legacy of colonialism, particularly for women.
Morning session will be for women only.
Contact 0131 556 9302 or email [email protected] for more information and to book a place.

Saturday 16-17 October
Edinburgh World Justice Festival
The EWJF will take place during the weekend. This year's theme is 'A World in Crisis: What is the alternative?'

Saturday 16 October
Scottish Women's Convention - Conference for Older Women
The Scottish Women's Convention is hosting this conference in Dunoon on the 16th October.
See the website to register or call 0141 248 8186 or contact [email protected]

Thursday 21 October- Friday 5 November
Africa in Motion
Africa in Motion (AiM) is an annual African film festival based at the Edinburgh Filmhouse. AIM is devoted to celebrations of 50 years of independence of 17 African countries. Film screenings will be accompanied by events such as workshops, seminars, children's afternoons, poetry readings, music and dance.
Edinburgh Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9BZ
0131 228 2688

Yorkshire

1 Oct
West Yorkshire Play House
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28 October, 7.30pm

Black History In Gospel

Community gospel choirs from across West Yorkshire come together to celebrate Black History. Filling the epic Quarry Theatre stage of West Yorkshire Playhouse, the event is under the Artistic Direction of Mr Roy Johnson. Tickets are only �8, with discounts of �2 off for Senior Citizens and Children, as well as groups of five or more.
Call West Yorkshire Playhouse Box Office on 0113 213 7700 to book tickets, or book securely online at www.wyp.org.uk

29 October, 7pm

Force of One: Revival
Join legendary local promoters Force of One for a spectacular concert as young people from the Leeds community step up onto the Quarry Theatre stage. From dance to poetry, singing to drama, this show showcases and celebrates the very best in top talent. Tickets are only �8, with discounts of �2 off for Senior Citizens and Children, as well as groups of five or more.
Call West Yorkshire Playhouse Box Office on 0113 213 7700 to book tickets, or book securely online at www.wyp.org.uk

Halifax

2 Oct - 31 Oct
Making It Exhibition
The �Making It� exhibition is based on work carried out with refugees and asylum seekers in Calderdale
The �Making It� exhibition is based on work carried out with refugees and asylum seekers in Calderdale. You will get the opportunity to see a colourful array of arts and crafts from different parts of the world. For further information contact Lynn Grady 01422 3687254 or
Halifax Visitor Centre and Art Gallery. Piece Hall. Halifax. HX1 1RE
10.00AM � 5.00PM Monday � Sunday
FREE
Lynn Grady 01422 3687254 or e-mail:
[email protected]

Lancaster

2 Oct - 31 Oct
Sailors, Surgeons, Settlers - Four Hundred Years of Black and Asian History in Lancashire
Four Hundred Years of Black and Asian History in Lancashire

Sailors, Surgeons, Settlers - Four Hundred Years of Black and Asian History in Lancashire

An exhibition by the Lancashire Record Office at Lancaster Maritime Museum

Museum open 11am-5pm until 31st October.
November � Easter 12.30-4pm.

Adults �3, concessions �2.
T:01524 382264


[email protected]
www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums

Halifax

4 Oct - 18 Oct
Lower Valley Youth Services Black History Classes
Throughout October, on Monday evenings, the Lower Valley Youth Service will be providing young people with the opportunity to learn about: Black History, the Slave Trade, Black Icons, facts on Black Culture. There will be DVD�s,
Lower Valley Youth Services Black History Classes
Throughout October, on Monday evenings, the Lower Valley Youth Service will be providing young people with the opportunity to learn about: Black History, the Slave Trade, Black Icons, facts on Black Culture. There will be DVD�s, discussions along with an opportunity to ask questions.

Eastfield Jubilee Centre, Stoney Lane. Hipperholme. HX3 8TW
From 6.15PM � 8.45PM
FREE
Gulbaz Khan on 01484 404750 or e-mail:

[email protected]

Leeds

6 Oct - 7 Oct
Daniel De Gale Donation Day
In celebration of Black History Month and in memory of Daniel De Gale, the National Blood Service
In celebration of Black History Month and in memory of Daniel De Gale, the National Blood Service and the Afro Caribbean Leukaemia Trust are joining forces to to provide a day dedicated to black and mixed race blood donors.

Leeds City Donor Centre, 115 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 5JX
12.15 until 6pm - Free Entry

Contact Victoria on 0113 214 8752 to book an appointment.

Cheshire

7 Oct - 7 Oct
Small Wood Primary School, Sandbach
Tales from the Black History of Cheshire
Storytelling event for Primary Schools
Tales from the Black History of Cheshire
Storytelling event for Primary Schools
Smallwood Primary School, Sandbach, Cheshire
9.00am to 10.00am
FREE
The Journey Man 01829-260680

[email protected]

Cheshire

7 Oct - 7 Oct
Taporly CE Primary School
Tales from the Black History of Cheshire
Storytelling event for Primary Schools
Tales from the Black History of Cheshire
Storytelling event for Primary Schools
Tarporley CE Primary School, Cheshire
1.30pm to 2.30pm
FREE
The Journey Man 01829-260680

[email protected]

Cheshire

13 Oct - 13 Oct
Huntingdon Primary School, Chester
Tales from the Black History of Cheshire
Storytelling event for Primary Schools
Tales from the Black History of Cheshire
Storytelling event for Primary Schools
Huntington Primary School, Chester
9.00am to 3.00pm
FREE
The Journey Man 01829-260680

[email protected]

Cheshire

14 Oct - 14 Oct
Frodsham CE Primary
Tales from the Black History of Cheshire
Storytelling event for Primary Schools

Tales from the Black History of Cheshire
Storytelling event for Primary Schools
Frodsham CE Primary School, Cheshire
9.00am to 12.00pm
FREE
The Journey Man 01829-260680

[email protected]

Halifax

15 Oct - 16 Oct
Maximum Rhythm �n� Blues � The Manfreds
Maximum Rhythm N� Blues is back once again boasting some of the finest quality talent ever assembled on one stage. This all-star line up features
Maximum Rhythm N� Blues is back once again boasting some of the finest quality talent ever assembled on one stage. This all-star line up features The Manfreds with original members Paul Jones, Mike D�Abo, Tom McGuinness and Mike Hugg and their special guests Alan Price and Cliff Bennett

Victoria Theatre, 2 Fountain Street. Halifax HX1 1BP
Starts at 7.30PM
Tickets priced at �22.00, �20.00 and �18.00
Victoria Theatre on 01422 351156 or e-mail:
[email protected]

Halifax

16 Oct - 17 Oct
See, Hear and Taste the Culture
This charitable event aims to raise money that will go towards the purchasing of a Glaucoma laser which is unique and costs �45000.
This charitable event aims to raise money that will go towards the purchasing of a Glaucoma laser which is unique and costs �45000. The laser will help people who might otherwise go blind.
There will be an opportunity for you to experience music, food and dance from the Ukraine, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean, Greece, Ireland and many more countries.

Arden Road Social Club, Arden Road. Halifax. HX1 3AG
Doors open 12.00PM Programme starts at 1.00PM
Entrance fee: �2.00 Family tickets for four people �6.00
Melanie on 01422 378071, Leander 01422 347342 or Carol on 01422 883040 or e-mail:
[email protected].

Oldham

18 Oct - 24 Oct
Pioneers, Past Masters and Future Challenges Exhibition
Records some of the triumphs and glories of sports players of black and ethnic minority origin.
Records some of the triumphs and glories of sports players of black and ethnic minority origin. The exhibition seeks to put into context their achievements.

Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane. Todmorden. OL14 7DF
7.00AM � 10.00PM Monday � Friday, 7.30AM � 6.00PM Saturday, 7.30AM � 8.00PM Sunday
FREE

Cheshire

19 Oct - 22 Oct
Quinte Primary School, Congleton
Tales from the Black History of Cheshire
Storytelling event for Primary Schools
Tuesday 19 October

Tales from the Black History of Cheshire
Storytelling event for Primary Schools
The Quinta Primary School, Congleton
9.00am to 12.00pm
FREE
The Journey Man 01829-260680

[email protected]

Halifax

20 Oct - 20 Oct
The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular
Fun all the way when the 'Purveyors of Cool' perform their sensational show packed full of some of the greatest music of the 20th Century.
Wednesday 20 October
The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular

Fun all the way when the 'Purveyors of Cool' perform their sensational show packed full of some of the greatest music of the 20th Century. A world-wide success this amazing show features such classic songs as Come Fly with Me, Under my Skin, Mr Bojangles, Lady is a Tramp, Mack the Knife and many more. Interspersed with lots of chat and tomfoolery, this timeless soiree is a real treat for all lovers of this sensational era.

Victoria Theatre, 2 Fountain Street. Halifax. HX1 1BP
Starts at 7.30PM
Tickets priced at �19.00 and �16.00 (under 16s are FREE in �16.00 seats)
The Victoria theatre on 01422 351156 or e-mail:
[email protected]

Halifax

21 Oct - 21 Oct
SAMAY Eclectic Indo-European Music�
The band features highly accomplished musicians from India and Europe who are taking music into a timeless zone

SAMAY Eclectic Indo-European Music�

The band features highly accomplished musicians from India and Europe who are taking music into a timeless zone. Where their unique ability to blend, merge styles and instruments and weave it altogether using traditional forms with a range of contemporary influences to ultimately reinvent the sound of Indian music and share with the 21st Century global listener. Produced by SAA-uk in conjunction with the Victoria Theatre

The Green Room Bar, Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street. Halifax. HX1 1BP
Starts at 8.00PM
Tickets priced at �12.50 Under 16s �7.50
The Victoria Theatre on 01422 351156 or e-mail:

[email protected].

Halifax

21 Oct - 21 Oct
Balbir Singh Dance Company - Decreasing Infinity
Classical Northern Indian meets Western contemporary as two male dancers take to the stage
Balbir Singh Dance Company - Decreasing Infinity

Classical Northern Indian meets Western contemporary as two male dancers take to the stage. This duet sees the two divided, as one uses Kathak and the other adopts a more modern style of dance. Gradually they come together until they blend and blur so closely you won�t be able to tell the difference. Accompanied on stage by live music this piece looks at how two very different styles of dance can combine and create something new and even more fantastic. Watch a film of the rehearsal process, see the finished result and ask questions at the end to be a part of this fascinating event

Square Chapel, 10 Square Road. Halifax.HX1 1QG
8pm
Tickets �8 & �5 concessions
Square Chapel Box Office on: 01422 349422 or e-mail: [email protected]

Halifax

23 Oct - 23 Oct
Sandi Russell - Render Me My Song
sassy live performance combining spirituals, blues, jazz and freedom songs with dramatic performances of prose and poetry. Celebrating the resilience and creativity of African American women from the 17th to 20th centuries,

Sandi Russell - Render Me My Song

A sassy live performance combining spirituals, blues, jazz and freedom songs with dramatic performances of prose and poetry. Celebrating the resilience and creativity of African American women from the 17th to 20th centuries, this one-woman show is an inspiring crash course in Black American culture. A must for those who enjoy the writings of Maya Angelou or Toni Morrison. Harlem-born Sandi Russell also draws on performers Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Oscar Brown and Nina Simone, and has sung jazz with top musicians on both sides of the Atlantic.

The Square Chapel, 10 Square Road. Halifax. HX1 1QG
7.30pm
�10.00 & �8.00 concessions
Square Chapel Box Office on: 01422 349422 or e-mail:
[email protected]

Halifax

25 Oct - 31 Oct
The Pioneers, Past Masters and Future Challenges Exhibition
Records some of the triumphs and glories of sports players of black and ethnic minority origin.
Records some of the triumphs and glories of sports players of black and ethnic minority origin. The exhibition seeks to put into context their achievements.

North Bridge Leisure, Centre, North Bridge. Halifax. HX3 6TE
Doors open from 7.00AM � 11.00PM Monday � Friday 8.00AM � 8.00PM � Saturday and Sunday
FREE
Debbie Greenwood on 01422 284415 or e-mail:


[email protected]

Halifax

25 Oct - 28 Oct
Black History Month Film Club
The Halifax Central Library is putting on series of films during Black History Month which reflect the influence black actors have made on the film industry
Black History Month Film Club

The Halifax Central Library is putting on series of films during Black History Month which reflect the influence black actors have made on the film industry.

Central Library, Northgate.
Halifax HX1 1UN
Anna Turner on 01422 392606 or e-mail:
[email protected]

Halifax

25 Oct - 25 Oct
Central Library Films for BHM
Halifax Central Library
Northgate
HX1 1UN
Princess and the Frog (U)

This Walt Disney musical is an animated comedy set in the great city of New Orleans. From the creators of "The Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin" comes a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana, a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana. 97 minutes
10:30am
FREE

Guess Who�s Coming to Dinner? (PG)

Joanna, the beautiful daughter of a crusading publisher, Matthew Drayton, and his patrician wife, Christina, returns home with her new fianc�, John Prentice, a distinguished black doctor. Christina accepts her daughter's decision to marry John, but Matthew is shocked by this interracial union; and the doctor's parents are equally dismayed. Both families must sit down face to face and examine each other's level of intolerance. In Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, director Stanley Kramer has created a masterful study of society's prejudices. 103 minutes
1.30PM
FREE


Watermelon Man (R � US rating similar to 15)

Jeff Gerber, an insurance agent, lives in a typical suburban neighbourhood. He is also both racist and a fitness freak. But Jeff's bigoted world of taunting and harassing black people on and off the job is turned upside down when his skin inexplicably turns dark overnight. As Jeff tries to come to terms with this unexplained phenomenon that has befallen him, he soon becomes the victim himself when all of his friends and neighbours suddenly shun and harass him. This puts a strain on his marriage and loyal wife Althea, who begins to crack under the pressure. When all medical attempts to change his skin back to his former colour fail, Jeff accepts that Karma has caught up with him. Jeff tries to see the light of being a persecuted black man in this cruel and segregated world with the help of some of some new black friends, some of whom were people he, as a white man, taunted and harassed. 100 minutes
4.00PM
FREE


Ray (15)

This is a biopic of legendary soul and R n' B singer Ray Charles. Growing up poor, black, and blind in the rural south, Charles learns under the tutelage of his tough-love mother to turn these handicaps into assets. With this training, Ray eventually plays his way into a major deal with Atlantic records and earns icon status as an American legend. Along the way, the high cost of fame leads him to engage in abusive relationships, manipulative behaviour, and struggles with drug and alcohol problems. This is a dynamite film for the music alone, but is also a full-on character study: unflinching sometimes harrowing, and ultimately deeply moving. 146 minutes
7.00PM
FREE

Halifax

25 Oct - 29 Oct
The Lower Valley Youth Service
During Black History Month all young people�s youth centres in the Lower Valley area will be compiling equality statements with young people at youth centre forums. Eastfield Jubilee Centre will be raising awareness of Black History Month through discussions,


During Black History Month all young people�s youth centres in the Lower Valley area will be compiling equality statements with young people at youth centre forums. Eastfield Jubilee Centre will be raising awareness of Black History Month through discussions, carrying out research of slave trade and looking at iconic black people from history.
Check timings and location before attending
6.15PM � 8.45PM
FREE
Karen Brooke on 01484 404750 or e-mail:
karen.brooke@ calderdale.gov.uk

Halifax

26 Oct - 26 Oct
The Big Draw
Come and take part in our big draw event linked to Black History Month by creating your own �mini me� to add to our giant collage

Come and take part in our big draw event linked to Black History Month by creating your own �mini me� to add to our giant collage. There will be half hourly craft activity. You can Drop-in on the day and book on arrival. Play schemes may have to pay a small charge

Halifax Visitor Centre and Art Gallery, Piece Hall. Halifax. HX1 1RE
1.00PM � 3.00PM
FREE TO FAMILIES
Fiona Willats on 01422 284451 or e-mail:
[email protected]

Halifax

26 Oct - 26 Oct
Robeson Re-Explored with Sir Willard White
Sir Willard White explores the life story of Paul Robeson, one of the major figures who raised awareness of equality and human rights in the mid-twentieth century, in a moving story.
Sir Willard White explores the life story of Paul Robeson, one of the major figures who raised awareness of equality and human rights in the mid-twentieth century, in a moving story. This show features Neal Thornton who will lead a group of musicians including Guy Barker on trumpet with the Pav�o String Quartet. Together they play unique arrangements of more popular songs from Paul Robeson.
Victoria Theatre, 2 Fountain Street. Halifax. HX1 1BP
7.30PM
�18
For further information contact the Victoria Theatre on 01422 351158 or e-mail:

For a chance to win a FREE pair of tickets for this show check the local press and the calderdale website

[email protected].
www.calderdale.gov.uk

Halifax

27 Oct - 27 Oct
Central Library Northgate
BHM Films
Carmen Jones (U)

The first Hollywood film to have an all black cast, this is a screen version of the musical "Carmen Jones," which adapted Bizet's opera "Carmen". Army soldier Joe (Harry Belafonte) falls in love with Carmen (Dorothy Dandridge in an Oscar nominated role), a beautiful and seductive factory worker. When he kills his sergeant during a fight, the ill-fated lovers flee to escape the police. But Carmen's faithlessness and selfishness eventually surface, and she rejects Joe for another man. But he can't let her go, and his obsessive love ultimately leads to tragedy. 105 minutes

Central Library, Northgate. Halifax HX1 1UN
12.30PM
FREE


Color Purple (15)

Celie is a sharecropper's daughter living in rural Georgia. The film opens in 1909 when Celie is a young girl, a victim of incest, pregnant with her father's child. Ugly and unloved, separated from her children and her sister, Celie's only option is marriage to an abusive, philandering husband. Her life changes forever when her husband brings his mistress, a beautiful blues singer named Shug into the house. 148 minutes

Central Library, Northgate. Halifax HX1 1UN
3.00PM
FREE

Halifax

27 Oct - 27 Oct
Sparks!
Join us to make a magnificent mask linked to the current mask exhibition and Black History Month.


Join us to make a magnificent mask linked to the current mask exhibition and Black History Month. You can also enjoy scary stories and tricky trails. Half-hourly sessions. Drop-in. Book on arrival. Play schemes will have to pay a small charge. To book please call 01422 284451.
Bankfield Museum, Akroyd Park, Boothtown Road. Halifax HX3 6HG
10.00AM � 12PM and 1.00PM � 3.00PM
FREE TO FAMILIES
Fiona Willats on 01422 284451 or e-mail:
[email protected]

Halifax

28 Oct - 28 Oct
Northgate Central Library
Northgate Central Library

Do the Right Thing (18)

The film, written by Spike Lee, follows a group of racially diverse inhabitants from Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighbourhood as they spend their day trying to avoid the oppressive heat. Lee's film is an electric work of political entertainment that confronts sensitive racial issues head-on. He deftly blends humour and drama as well as using specific music to further amplify his theme (Public Enemy's song 'Fight the Power' actually becomes the film's main catalyst for action). Boldly closing the film with opposing quotes from Malcolm X and Martin Luther King on the nature of race relations, Lee leaves it up to the viewer to decide if Mookie's actions were the correct ones. 114 minutes
Central Library, Northgate. Halifax HX1 1UN
7.30PM
FREE



Halifax and the Slave Trade: The Sinners - An illustrated talk on a little
known subject

Learn about how local people benefited indirectly from the Slave Trade and about a black ex-slave who lived in Calderdale in the 1790s. The talk will be given by David C. Glover from the Halifax Antiquarian Society.

Meeting Room 1, Central Library, Northgate. Halifax HX1 1UN
5.30PM � 6.30PM
�3.50 �2.50 concessions (however donations will be accepted if unable to afford the entrance fee)
Elaine Duffy on 01422 392638 or e-mail:
[email protected]