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Black History Month 2009
Black History Month takes place in October each year in the UK and is a time to promote the understanding of Black heritage, celebrate culture and raise awareness of issues
Calendar of events
| Day | Event | Venue | Contact/booking | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 October | Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) forum |
Vestry Hall 336-338 London Road Mitcham, CR4 3UD |
Merton Unity Network 020 8648 9551 |
12.30pm -3.30pm |
Free |
| Friday 2 October |
Health Day (includes film showing of 'The Family Legacy' - One family's experience of living with Sickle cell disease |
Vestry Hall 336-338 London Road Mitcham, CR4 3UD |
Merton Unity Network 020 8648 9551 |
1pm-4pm | Free |
| Friday 2 October |
Family Music Event - Lovers Rock, music and entertainment |
Taylor Road Day Centre, Taylor Road, Mitcham, CR4 3JR |
Merton Council 020 8545 3399 positiventwrk@yahoo.co.uk |
7pm-12pm |
£5 includes food |
| Saturday 3 October |
Book reading by Wilfred LB Fraser of his first book 'The Brotherhood of the Unicorn'. Signed copies of this book will be available on the day |
Mitcham Library 157 London Road Mitcham, CR4 2YR |
Merton Unity Network 020 8648 9551 |
3pm-4pm | Free |
| Tuesday 6 October |
Book reading by Tony Esenwa - 'Jaja King of Opodo'. Signed copies of this book will be available on the day |
Mitcham Library 157 London Road Mitcham, CR4 2YR |
Merton Unity Network 020 8648 9551 |
5.30pm- 6.30pm |
Free |
| Saturday 10 October |
Book reading by Tony Esenwa - 'Jaja King of Opodo'. Signed copies of this book will be available on the day |
Mitcham Library 157 London Road Mitcham, CR4 2YR |
Merton Unity Network 020 8648 9551 |
3pm-4pm | Free |
| Saturday 10 October | Tribute to Michael Jackson |
Taylor Road Day Centre, Taylor Road, Mitcham, CR4 3JR |
7pm-11pm |
£5 includes food |
|
| Sunday 11 October | Caribbean exercise class |
Taylor Road Day Centre, Taylor Road, Mitcham, CR4 3JR |
Merton Council 020 8545 3399 positiventwrk@yahoo.co.uk |
10am-11am & 11.30am- 12.30pm |
Free |
| Thursday 15 October |
Book reading by Wilfred LB Fraser of his first book 'The Brotherhood of the Unicorn'. Signed copies of this book will be available on the day |
Mitcham Library 157 London Road Mitcham, CR4 2YR |
Merton Unity Network 020 8648 9551 |
5.30pm- 6.30pm |
Free |
| Friday 16 October | Tribute to Dr Ivan Van Sertima who wrote 'They Came before Columbus' who sadly died last year |
Taylor Road Day Centre, Taylor Road, Mitcham, CR4 3JR |
Merton Council 020 8545 3399 positiventwrk@yahoo.co.uk |
7pm-9pm | Free |
| Saturday 17 October | Careers Fair - an opportunity to meet Black professionals from sectors including law, engineering and business |
Vestry Hall 336-338 London Road Mitcham, CR4 3UD |
Merton Unity Network 020 8648 9551 |
10am-3pm | Free |
| Saturday 17 October | Gospel Evening - come and have an evening of Gospel songs and dance |
Taylor Road Day Centre, Taylor Road, Mitcham, CR4 3JR |
Merton Council 020 8545 3399 positiventwrk@yahoo.co.uk |
7pm-11pm |
£5 including food |
| Tuesday 20 October | Engaging in Policy - through DRIP training |
Vestry Hall 336-338 London Road Mitcham, CR4 3UD |
Merton Unity Network 020 8648 9551 |
10am-4pm | Free |
| Friday 23 October | Black Hair and Beauty Makeover Evening |
Taylor Road Day Centre, Taylor Road, Mitcham, CR4 3JR |
Merton Council 020 8545 3399 positiventwrk@yahoo.co.uk |
6pm-10pm | Free |
| Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October | Festival of Unity - food and music festival featuring 'The Big Draw', Panash Steel Orchestra, (Saturday) and Maximo the children's entertainer, River & Cloth Hand Weaving Workshops and a variety of multi-cultural stalls (Sunday). | Merton Abbey Mills, Watermil Way, Merton Abbey, SW19 |
Merton Council 020 8545 2222 Merton Unity Network 020 8648 9551 |
1pm-5pm | Free |
| Tuesday 27 October (half term) | Accede 'Make It Happen' young people's workshop for children aged 8 and over |
Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway Wimbledon SW19 1SB |
Polka Theatre 020 8543 4888 |
1pm-3pm | Free |
| Saturday 31 October | Black History Month Grand finale - including the Caribbean folk dance, 'Quadrille' |
Vestry Hall 336-338 London Road Mitcham, CR4 3UD |
Merton Unity Network 020 8648 9551 |
From 4pm onwards | Free |
Related websites
- Anti-Slavery website
- Understanding Slavery website
- The official guide to Black History Month website
- Black History Month website
Contact us
Arts Development Merton
London Borough of Merton
Merton Civic Centre
London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX
Telephone: 020 8545 4197
Email: arts@merton.gov.uk
This page was last updated on Thursday 18 February 2010