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THE V&A BHM Events

Click the Link above for the events that are happening during this years BHM at the V&A MuseumBlack Heritage & Culture, Victoria & Albert Museum, South Kensington, London, SW7 2RL

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The link HERE will take you through to Royal borough of GREENWICH BHM Events

Greenwich Mind hosts this supportive women's group for African and Caribbean women.
The eight-week group will explore themes which affect lives and relationships. Some of the topics to be included are self esteem, positive parenting and self development.

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The link HERE will take you through to  SOUTHWARK Council's BHM Events

In Southwark, Black History Month has been recognised for over 20 years with a month long programme of exciting and inspirational events and workshops. Every year throughout October people, schools, libraries, groups and organisations host events and get involved with the celebration of black history.
This year has a lot of exciting events and commemorative celebrations, but the Black History Month programme won't be overshadowed, but will embrace, join in and extend the celebrations. Filling the month from begining to end with entertaining, insightful and celebratory events.

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The link HERE will take you through to CROYDON Council's BHM Events
Croydon celebrates Black history by:
remembering people, places and events from the African Diaspora that have made an historical impact; profiling the traditions of African and Caribbean communities through stories, festivals, crafts, dance and costumes to enhance cultural understanding and appreciation; documenting or preserving the heritage of people of African or Caribbean descent to pass on to future generations, with a particular reference to local history.

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The link HERE will take you through to Wandsworth Council's BHM Events

Find out more about Caribbean , African and Asian cultures at Black History Month events at the borough’s libraries throughout October.

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Black History Month events at Merton Libraries

Monday 1 October
Music Mayhem - African music and instruments for the under 5s
10.00 – 10.45 am, Donald Hope Library 020 8274 5799

Tuesday 2 October
Tots Time Out – a musical session for the under 5s
11.00 – 11.30 am, Donald Hope Library 020 8274 5799

Saturday 6 October
Tots Time Out - Craft time making African animal masks
10.30 – 11.30 am. Donald Hope Library 020 8274 5799

Tuesday 9 October
BHM Quiz - Come and test your knowledge and learn together in our family quiz. Free
5.30 – 6.30 pm, Donald Hope Library 020 8274 5799

Wednesday 10 October
Quiz morning - BHM quiz- teams of 4. Free but booking required prior to event
11am-12pm. Mitcham Library 0208 274 5745

Saturday 13 October
Treasure hunt - Children of all ages are welcome to try and complete our black history themed treasure hunt
10.30 – 11.30 am, Donald Hope Library 020 8274 5799

Friday 19 October
Black Literature Highlights - Talk by Pauline Dawkins. Free.
10am. Mitcham Library 0208 274 5745

Saturday 20 October
African Masks - Design and create some African Masks. For children over 5 years
10.30 – 11.30 am
Donald Hope Library 020 8274 5799

Tuesday 23 October
BHM storytime for under 5s
10.30am. Mitcham Library 0208 274 5745

Tuesday 23 October
Ancestry - “Dig Out Dem Roots” - Learn about tracing your Caribbean Ancestry at this free workshop.
2.00 – 4.00 pm. Donald Hope Library 020 8274 5799 

Tuesday 23 October
African mask making for children - Craft time making African masks
3-4pm. Wimbledon Library 020 8274 5757

Friday 25 October
Poetry Circle - join us, and share a poem by or about African Caribbean at the Black History month Poetry Circle. Free
5.30 – 6.30 pm. Donald Hope Library 020 8274 5799

Saturday 27 October
Myths and Legends of the Caribbean - Exploring the favourite mythology from the Caribbean with stories and images for Halloween. For children aged 8+. Free
10.30 - 11.30 am. Donald Hope Library 020 8274 5799 

Tuesday 30 October
Book Club - Come discuss your favourite black authors and get recommendations of other great reads. Free
5.30 – 6.30 pm. Donald Hope Library 020 8274 5799

Monday 29 October
Exotic Fruit Tasting -Swap bananas for something more unusual! Tickle your taste-buds and try out a selection of some lesser known fruits. Free. Time: 1.30 -2.30pm. Morden Library 020 8545 4040

Tuesday 30 October
Celebrating Communities Event - Ahmadiyya Community, Morden Baptist Church * The University of the Third Age (U3A) invite you into Morden Library where they will be showcasing some of the work they do within our community. The Mosque will also be providing free food and refreshments. Free. 11am - 3pm. Morden Library 020 8545 4040

Friday 2 November
Story-time - Join our South-African storyteller for some fantastic tales from her country. This will be followed by a fun and exciting art activity. 4pm - 5pm - Morden Library 020 8545 4040

Saturday 3 November
Anansi Spider Art & Craft - Anansi was a mischievous spider from West African and Caribbean folklore. Make you own Anansi today! 11am - 12pm - Morden Library 020 8545 4040

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