Celebrate Black History Month in Redbridge and mark the 60th
anniversary of the Windrush Arrivals
Every October, Redbridge celebrates Black History Month to
recognise the cultural diversity that is present in the community.
The aim is to help to keep black heritage alive, embrace ethnic
traditions and to highlight the contributions of African, Caribbean
and Asian figures throughout history.
Black History Month has been developed as a public
education initiative, targeting young ethnic minority people in the
first instance and then the general public nationally. It
provides role models, empowers the community and recognises the
value of ethnic diversity. This year is no exception -look out for
the many events that have been planned with our partners. We hope
that you will be inspired and learn from what you will see, hear
and do!
Black History Month 2008 marks the 60th anniversary of the
arrival of SS Empire Windrush
- the ship which transported West Indians to the United
Kingdom.
Black History Month 2008 events
| |
Event title |
Venue |
| Wednesday 1 October |
Rasta and Ragga Aerobics |
Fitness First, Ilford |
| |
Black History Month: Primary School Conference
(Please visit www.events.lgfl.net for more
information and to register)
|
Online |
| Monday 6 October |
Reggae in Woodford |
Switch Bar, South Woodford |
| |
Soca Aerobics |
Fitness First, Ilford |
| Tuesday 7 October |
Asian Women Writers' Group (AWAZ) presents Anna C Young - Author of Nobody's
Child. |
Ilford Central Library |
| Wednesday 8 October |
Rasta and Ragga Aerobics |
Fitness First Aerobics |
| Thursday 9 October |
Hidden Talents and Cultural
Collection |
Woodford County High School |
| Friday 10 October |
The Afro Caribbean Evening |
Oaks Park School |
| Saturday 11 October |
Celebrate Our History through
education, song and dance |
Redbridge Town Hall |
| Sunday 12 October |
Arts Day |
Forest Farm Peace Garden |
| Monday 13 October |
Soca Aerobics |
Fitness First, Ilford |
| Wednesday 15 October |
If You Don't Know Me By Now: A memoir
of love, secrets and lies in Wolverhampton by Sathnam
Sanghera |
Ilford Central Library |
| |
Rasta and Ragga Aerobics |
Fitness First, Ilford |
| Thursday 16 October |
Blond Roots by Bernadine
Evaristo |
South Woodford Library |
| Friday 17 October |
A Black History Month Gala
Showcase |
Woodbridge High School |
| Saturday 18 October |
An Evening of Music |
Selva Vinayagar Temple, Ilford |
|
Mary Seacole event |
Goodmayes Library |
| Monday 20 October |
Soca Aerobics |
Fitness First, Ilford |
| Wednesday 22 October |
Rasta and Ragga Aerobics |
Fitness First, Ilford |
| Friday 24 October |
International Food Tasting
(Please call 020 8708 5112 for further information) |
Redbridge Resource Centre |
| |
Bollywood Grooves
(Please call 020 8708 5112 for further information) |
Redbridge Resource Centre |
| Monday 27 October |
Head Full of Freedom family
workshop |
Ilford Central Library |
| |
Soca Aerobics |
Fitness First, Ilford |
| Tuesday 28 October |
Make your Mark! workshop |
South Woodford Library |
| Wednesday 29 October |
Jolly Jungle Crafts |
Ilford Central Library |
| |
Wonderful Words workshop |
Ilford Central Library |
| |
Rasta and Ragga Aerobics |
Fitness First, Ilford |
| Thursday 30 October |
Windrush 60 - a performance for the
family |
Ilford Central Library |
| Friday 31 October |
IROKO Family Fun Day |
Keith Axon Centre |
Regular events throughout
October:
There is a variety of regular events taking place throughout
October to celebrate Black History Month. Please refer to the
Black History Month: Events throughout the
month page to find out what else is happening in and
around Redbridge.