Join the G15 in celebrating Black History Month 2022

October is Black History Month, an important opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black Britons and the diverse communities that we operate in.

This year, our members have been marking Black History Month with creative performances, parties, history sessions and half term activities. These free, G15-supported events are taking place in our member's local communities and are for both residents and colleagues.

There are still many more events taking place throughout October with a list of details below. Please join the G15 to celebrate Black history, Black artists and the very best of our communities.

Upcoming G15 Black History Month Events

• 18 October 1-2.30pm. Virtual British Museum Tour. Zoom. Free Tickets here. Organised by Peabody & Catalyst.
• 19 October. BHM Afternoon Tea with a Twist. Unity Centre, 103 Church Road, NW10 9EG. Free tickets here. Organised by Peabody & Catalyst.
• 19 October 10.30-12.30pm. BHM Wellbeing Lunch. Freedom Church, Claremont Road, Sidley, TN39 5BX. Contact: Audrey.Pinnington@optivo.org.uk. Organised by Optivo.
• 21 October 7pm. The Life of Fanny Eaton - A 45 minute play about a mixed-raced Jamaican born model who lived in London during the late 1800s. Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL. Donate £3 or more. Contact: Elysse@queensparkcommunitycouncil.gov.uk. Organised by A2 Dominion.
• 22 October 10-12pm. Black Fashion Icons - exploring designers and models through the ages. The Moorings Sociable Club, Arnott Close, SE28 8BG. Contact: Tapiwa @stitchandsewacademy. Free ticket here. Organised by Peabody & Catalyst.
• 22 October. BHM Party. Oak Tree House. Organised by Peabody & Catalyst.
• 23 October. Barnet BHM Event with Cllr Ernest Ambe. Hendon School
• 24 - 28 October. BHM Half-Term camp for families (lunch included). Dockland Settlements, 400 Salter Road, SE16 5AA. Contact: Kamara.Davis@optivo.org.uk. Organised by Optivo.
  
• 24 -29 October 12.30-2.30pm. Free Trinidadian food and kids activity packs. Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL. Contact: jojaysbakery@gmail.com. Organised by A2 Dominion.
  
• 24 October 10.30-12.30pm. BHM Display at Wellbeing Coffee Morning. Four Courts Wellbeing Hub, Sydney Close, St Leonards, TN38 9DD. Contact: Vanessa.Porter@optivo.org.uk. Organised by Optivo.
• 24 October 10.30-12.30pm. BHM themed Wellbeing Coffee Morning. Manningford Court Scheme, 4 Manningford Road, Druids Heath, Birmingham, B14 5LD. Contact: Zaheda.Noor@optivo.org.uk
• 24 October. Steel Pans and refreshments. Antilles House, Acton. Organised by Peabody & Catalyst.
• 24 October. LPF Kiddies Club: 'Access to art’ Cultured Curls Event. Thamesmead Venue TBC. Book here. Organised by Peabody & Catalyst.
• 25 October. Steel Pans, face painting and refreshments. Friary Park, Acton. Organised by Peabody & Catalyst.
• 25 October 10-12pm. Friendly Faces of Kent Book Club – BHM theme. Rushenden Wellbeing Hub, 89 Manor Road, Rushenden, ME11 5LX. Contact: Shona.Matson@optivo.org.uk. Organised by Optivo.
  
• 26 October. Intergeneration art and history workshops with Leys CDI Youth Project and the over 55's Clockhouse project. The Barn, Oxford. Organised by Peabody & Catalyst.
• 26 October. LPF Kiddies Club: 'Access to art’ Caribbean Cook Out. Book here. Organised by Peabody & Catalyst.
• 27 October 11am - 3pm. The Pantry and Welfare Bus - providing focused health checks for the black community. Moorlands Community Centre, Brixton. Contact: Tracy.Dada@mtvh.co.uk. Organised by MTVH.
• 29 October. LPF Kiddies Club: 'Access to art’ BHM celebration community event. Book here. Organised by Peabody & Catalyst.
• Year round. Black Culture Collective. Supporting local residents to commission projects that celebrate back heritage. More details here. Organised by Peabody & Catalyst.
• ‘Made in Thamesmead’ documentary exploring the migration and settlement of the Black African and Caribbean community in Thamesmead. Watch here. Organised by Peabody & Catalyst.
• Every Saturday 2 - 4pm. African Drumming. Clapham Park Community Centre. Contact: wahid.islam@MTVH.co.uk. Organised by MTVH.
• Every Thursday. Men's Health and Wellbeing Caribbean/ African night. Clapham Park Community Centre. Contact: wahid.islam@MTVH.co.uk. Organised by MTVH.
  

If you attend any of the many G15-supported Black History Month events, be sure to share the celebrations with us via Twitter.