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Blackpool
Thu 18 Oct
Celebrating Black History and Culture
AFRA (Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre African Caribbean Friends and Relations Association) will host a Black History Month Celebration of Music, Culture and Friendship, on Thursday 18th October at 7pm. The event will take place in the Sponsors Lounge of Blackpool Football Club on Seasiders Way.
AFRA has organised a programme to mark the occasion, which will be opened by the Mayor of Blackpool Cllr Robert Wynne and will include performances from the Hi-Tech Steel Band, rePRESENT (young people from Preston’s Nguzo Saba Centre with excerpts from their multi-media theatre show) and our very own Stro Marley.
Blackpool Football Club, 7pm, £5 – kids under-12 free, tel: 01253 477 117, afranews@hotmail.co.uk
Hull
Thu 4 Oct – Thu 25 Oct
Heritage & History: Tour of Wilberforce House
Join the Keeper of Social History for a tour of Wilberforce House. Re-opened in 2007 following a £1.6 million redevelopment.
Wilberforce House Museum, 10am-5pm, free, tel: 01482 300 300, museums@hullcc.gov.uk,
www.hullcc.gov.uk.
Sat 13 Oct
History In The Making
Celebrate Black History Month with a day of storytelling, music and hands-on activities exploring African and Caribbean history and culture. Plus, make your mark by adding to our 2007 community collage. Drop in.
Wilberforce House Museum, 10am-5pm, free, tel: 01482 300 300, museums@hullcc.gov.uk, www.hullcc.gov.uk.
Fri 26 Oct
Hands On – Understanding Slavery
Handle previously unseen Wilberforce House collections relating to the enslavement of African people. Drop in. Please note some visitors may find this session upsetting.
Wilberforce House Museum, 11am-12pm, free, tel: 01482 300 300, museums@hullcc.gov.uk, www.hullcc.gov.uk.
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Hull |
Sat 27 Oct
Talkin’ Drum
Learn some of the rhythms of Africa in this fun drumming session. Sessions will run every half hour. Drop in.
Wilberforce House Museum, 11am-2.30pm, free, tel: 01482 300 300, museums@hullcc.gov.uk, www.hullcc.gov.uk.
Wed 31 Oct
‘Lemma of a Ghost’
Passions explode where cultures collide in 21st century Africa. When African-American Eulaline marries Ato, the sensitive and intelligent Ghanaian student she meets at university, she dreams that they will be “the sweetest and loveliest things in Africa and America rolled together”. But when he brings her to Africa, the ghosts of the slave trade return to haunt the golden couple. Working with the National Theatre of Ghana, Border Crossings has brought together a world-class cast from two continents – including renowned Ghanaian musician Osei Korankye and Adeline Amam Buabeng, the formost Ghanaian actress of her generation. Modern beliefs mix uneasily with ancient values in this vital and vibrant production, which uses music, dance and the sheer physical exuberance of Ghana to celebrate 50 years of Ghana’s independence and 200 years since the abolition of the slave trade.
University of Hull, 7.30pm, £6,
tel: 01482 466141,
www.hull.ac.uk/drama.
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Leeds Harewood House:
Carnival Messiah by Paul Hodgson |
Leeds
Sat 8 Sep
An Introduction to the Study of Black History, Politics, Sociology, Psychology, Science, Art and Religion
With Robin Walker, author of ‘When We Ruled’ free copy of book to all course participants.
Weslyan Holiness Church Hall, 12.30pm-3pm, £10 per term, tel: 0113 262 2270, info@leedsbicentenary.com, www.leedsbicentenarycom.
Fri 14 Sep – Sun 30 Sep
Carnival Messiah at Harewood
The internationally acclaimed production of Carnival Messiah makes a long-awaited return to Yorkshire, this time in the dramatic setting of a big top in the grounds of Harewood House. Harewood has a rich musical heritage and this radical re-interpretation of Handel’s Messiah, conceived and directed by Geraldine Connor and with many of the original cast as well a new community choir, brings a vibrant and fitting end to the summer.
Harewood House, 1.45pm & 7.15pm, £10-£22, tel: 0113 218 1000, info@harewood.org,
www.harewood.org
Thu 11 Oct
An Evening With Bro Andrew Muhammad
“Before we were slaves, we were Kings, Queens, Warriors and Lovers...”
Leeds West Indian Centre, 6.30pm, free, tel: 0113 262 9496, www.dontstayin.com/uk/leeds/west-indian-centre.
Tue 16 Oct
Mobile Museum Exhibition
Exhibiting ancient and traditional African artifacts on loan from Leeds Museums, and a selection of pupils work from 10 Stephen Lawrence Education Standard schools that participated in the project .
Leeds West Indian Centre, 10am-5pm, free, tel: 07810 646 734, dalialbctp-gabay@hotmail.co.uk, www.dontstayin.com/uk/leeds/west-indian-centre.
Fri 26 Oct
A Family Learning Day
Includes A Mobile Museum Exhibition, Intergenearational Programme, Runaway Diamonds, Children’s Programme, Sugar Beat Skank, Who Ended Slavery, LBCTP Presentation and the film Injustice.
Space@Hillcrest, 10am-8.45pm, £1, tel: 0113 262 2270, paul@bicentenary.com,
www.leedsbicentenary.com.
Tue 30 Oct
‘Lemma of a Ghost’
Passions explode where cultures collide in 21st century Africa. When African-American Eulaline marries Ato, the sensitive and intelligent Ghanaian student she meets at university, she dreams that they will be “the sweetest and loveliest things in Africa and America rolled together”. But when he brings her to Africa, the ghosts of the slave trade return to haunt the golden couple. Working with the National Theatre of Ghana, Border Crossings has brought together a world-class cast from two continents – including renowned Ghanaian musician Osei Korankye and Adeline Amam Buabeng, the formost Ghanaian actress of her generation. Modern beliefs mix uneasily with ancient values in this vital and vibrant production, which uses music, dance and the sheer physical exuberance of Ghana to celebrate 50 years of Ghana’s independence and 200 years since the abolition of the slave trade.
University of Leeds, 7.30pm, free,
tel: 0113 343 4722,
www.leeds.ac.uk/theatre.
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Liverpool
Sat 6 Oct & Sun 7 Oct
Destination Freedom
Based upon the true story of William and Ellen Craft, this performance follows their personal journey from enslavement to freedom.
Merseyside Maritime Museum, 2pm-3pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4499,
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime.
Wed Oct 10
Women Against Slavery
Join local historian Dominique Tessier for a talk and presentation.
Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1pm-4pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4499,
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime.
Sat Oct 13 & Sun Nov 11
Tales From Africa
Come and join us for this interactive storytelling session.
Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1.30pm; 2.30pm; 3.30pm, free,
tel: 0151 478 4499,
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime.
Sat Oct 13 & Sun Oct 14
Black Inspiration
Join us for the Big Draw and explore Black History through creativity in our artist-led workshops.
Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1pm-4pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4499,
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime.
Tue 16 Oct & Wed 17 Oct
Deconstructing History
A two day event offering a new approach to understanding Liverpool’s role in the abolitionist movement.
Merseyside Maritime Museum, 10am-3pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4499,
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime.
Sun 21 Oct & Mon 22 Oct
African Beats
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of African drumming and tribal dance.
Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1.30pm; 2.30pm; 3.30pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4499,
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime.
Mon Oct 22 – Fro Oct 26
Son of Africa
Celebrating Black History Month - This fascinating film tells the story of Olaudah Equiano ex-slave and abolitionist as told in his own words.
World Museum Liverpool, 10am-5pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4393, www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml.
Tue 23 Oct
African Batik
Join us for this hands-on workshop and learn about the art of African batik printing with our expert.
Merseyside Maritime Museum, 10am-3pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4499, www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime.
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Manchester – Myths About Race:
Boomerang |
Manchester
Sat 25 Aug
Revealing Histories: Myths about Race opening day
A day of object handling sessions, tours and storytelling.
Manchester Museum, 11am-4pm, free, tel: 0161 275 2634,
ros.helliwell@manchester.ac.uk, www.manchester.ac.uk/museum.
Sat 25 Aug – Wed 29 Aug
This Accursed Thing
This powerful promenade performance around the Museum looks into the trans-Atlantic slave trade, “this accursed thing”, through the eyes of the people who were there.
Manchester Museum, 11am-3.30pm, free, tel: 0161 275 2634,
ros.helliwell@manchester.ac.uk, www.manchester.ac.uk/museum.
Mon 17 Sep – Sun 11 Nov
Freedom Exhibition
A travelling exhibition, aimed at highlighting some of the issues faced by refugees and asylum seekers.
Salford Museum & Art Gallery, day-time, free, tel: 0161 736 2649,
www.salford.gov.uk.
Mon 1 Oct – Wed 31 Oct
The Early Black Presence In Manchester
An exhibition from Manchester Archives that traces the early black presence in Manchester.
Hulme Library, 2.30pm-4pm, free, tel: 0161 226 1005, info@manchester.gov.uk,
www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries.
Thu 4 Oct
Ideas Café: Are Museums Racist?
A discussion panel chaired by Paul Okojie, MMU, will lead this debate in response to our Myths about Race exhibition.
Manchester Museum, 6.30pm-8pm, free, tel: 0161 275 2634, ros.helliwell@manchester.ac.uk, www.manchester.ac.uk/museum.
Thu 11 Oct
Black In The Union Jack
Rupert Gaze will be discussing the contribution of soldiers from the commonwealth in the context of BHM.
Withington Library, 6.30pm, free, tel: 0161 445 1991,
info@manchester.gov.uk,
www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries.
Wed 17 Oct
BrothaTalk
BrothaTalk is a diverse and tight-knit group of African poets performing together. They discuss many issues in association with Top of The Tree Promotions.
Forum Library, 7pm, free, tel: 0161 935 4040, info@manchester.gov.uk, www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries.
Sun 21 Oct
International Food Museum
Celebrate with us as we explore food from around the world and food from Salford. Food tasting from countries around the world. Add to our recipe collection from Yemen, Congo, Iraq, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. Enjoy children’s activities including arts and crafts and a museum trail.
Salford Museum & Art Gallery, 2pm-4pm, free, tel: 0161 736 2649,
www.salford.gov.uk.
Mon 22 Oct
Hair
Come to an evening of poetry and performance with poets whose work appears in the Hair Anthology published by Suitcase Press.
Moss Side Power House Library, 7pm, free, tel: 0161 232 8327, info@manchester.gov.uk, www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries.
Sat 27 Oct
Histories
A day of activities as part of the Revealing Histories: Remembering Slavery project. Interactive session with Washington Alcott. Slaves transported during the trans-Atlantic slave trade were primarily referred to as ‘cargos’. But what about the remaining cargoes such as jewellery, musical instruments, cloth, food and weapons that moved between these shores? Explore these products and discover their significance to Africa and Europe, then and now.
Manchester Museum, 1pm-4pm, free, tel: 0161 275 2634,
ros.helliwell@manchester.ac.uk, www.manchester.ac.uk/museum.
Wed 5 Dec
The Manchester Museum Research Seminar: Presenting Contested Pasts
Dr Gareth Griffiths on the foundation of the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum, Bristol, and the 200th anniversary of the parliamentary abolition of the slave trade
Manchester Museum, 3pm-5pm, free, 0161 275 2634, ros.helliwell@manchester.ac.uk, www.manchester.ac.uk/museum.
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Oldham
Fri 5 Oct
Linton Kwesi Johnson
Known and revered as the world’s first reggae poet, Linton Kwesi Johnson has toured the globe with his unique storytelling. Don’t miss this master wordsmith, musician and living legend.
Oldham Library and Life Long Learning Centre, 8pm, £12.00, 0871 424 4444, www.oldham.gov.uk.
Tue 16 Oct
Who Do You Think You Are?
Get help from the experts on how to trace your own family tree. Our two sessions – which include a talk and workshop – will help you to discover who you really are.
This session is devised specifically for Oldham’s BME communities.
Oldham Local Studies and Archives, 5pm, free, 0161 770 8016, archives@oldham.gov.uk,
www.oldham.gov.uk,
Wed 17 Oct
Lisa Tse – Sweet Mandarin
One of three sisters from Chadderton, Lisa is the brains behind Manchester’s innovative Sweet Mandarin restaurant. As well as being a talented business woman, Lisa contributed to Sweet Mandarin, a gripping tale of three generations of Chinese women and their sweet and sour lives.
Lees Library, 7pm, £2, 0161 633 5764, lees.library@oldham.gov.uk, www.oldham.gov.uk.
Thu 25 Oct
Zahid Hussain – The Curry Mile
Born in Darwen in 1972, the Curry Mile is Zahid’s first novel and a bold view point of life within the Manchester Asian Community. Set amid cut-throad restaurant trade, Zahid’s work speaks volumes about the experiences of migrant communities in the UK today.
Chadderton Library, 7pm, £2, 0161 665 2225, chadderton.library@oldham.gov.uk,
www.oldham.gov.uk.
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Stockport
Sun 30 Sep
BHM Church Service – Nia Kuumba
The launch of Black History Month celebrations attended by the Mayor, Councillor June Somekh, and representatives from Stockport Council. The perfect day to gather and worship together as one global family. People of all faiths welcome.
Tiviot Dale Methodist Church, 10.45am, free, tel: 0161 480 2690, www.stockport.gov.uk.
Tue 2 Oct – Sun 6 Jan
Hidden Histories: Stockport and the Slave Trade
This fascinating exhibition explores Stockport’s links to the slave trade and looks at the work of many people, both black and white, who campaigned tirelessly for abolition. The exhibition commemorates the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act.
Stockport Story Museum, 10am-5pm, free, tel: 0161 480 1460,
www.staircasehouse.org.uk.
Thu 11 Oct
A Taste of the Caribbean
A chance for people attending one of Stockport Council’s Resource Centres to enjoy lively music and sample delicious African and Caribbean speciality dishes. The event is open to people attending the centre, Council staff and any members of the public who would like to come along. The Mayor of Stockport, Councillor June Somekh, will attend on the day.
Park View, 1pm-3pm, free, tel: 0161 480 6735, www.stockport.gov.uk.
Sat 13 Oct
Staircase House Goes Global
See Staircase House brought to life with a foody theme as Black History Month meets the Stockport Food and Drink Festival! Activities include Caribbean food demos and tasting in the 17th Century kitchen, batik craft activities in the tallow room, ‘time for tea’ talk, storytelling and loads more fun hands-on activities.
Staircase House, 11am-4pm, £2,
tel: 0161 480 1460,
www.staircasehouse.org.uk.
Fri 26 Oct
CARGO
CARGO is a stage presentation that uses music, words, dance and images to tell the story of the Abolitionists campaign, together with the struggles of the African slaves themselves, to end the slave trade 200 years ago and to use that story as a platform to raise awareness of the many forms of slavery that still exist today. It aims to show how in the past and the present ordinary people can make a difference. Attendance by invitation only due to limited numbers.
Cineworld, 7.30pm, invitational,
tel: 0161 474 2293,
www.stockport.gov.uk.
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Sunderland: Cane Cutters
©Anti-Slavery International |
Sunderland
Sat 22 Sep – Sun 11 Nov
Remembering Slavery
This exhibition focuses on the trans-Atlantic slave trade and recalls the experiences of the enslaved Africans as well as the hidden histories of North East people who were involved, both as supporters and critics of slavery. The exhibition also highlights the contribution of the Sunderland based campaigner, James Field Stanfield, to the abolition movement.
Sunderland Museums & Winter Gardens, day-time, free, tel: 0191 553 2323, www.twmuseums.org.uk
Sat 29 Sep
Reflections on the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade: an afternoon of talks
This afternoon of talks presents a series lectures dealing with the issues related to the trans-Atlantic slave trade and its fascinating links to the North East region. Speakers include Clarence Davis, John Charlton and Pieter van der Merwe.
Sunderland Museums & Winter Gardens, day-time, free, tel: 0191 553 2323, www.twmuseums.org.uk
Mon 22 Oct
Kente Weaving
Learn about this traditional weaving technique from Africa with artist Sandra Goldsmith and make a kente bookmark to take home. Places are limited and can be booked by calling Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens on (0191) 553 2323
Sunderland Museums & Winter Gardens, 10.30am-2.30pm, free, 0191 553 2323,
www.twmuseums.org.uk
Tue 23 Oct
African Storytelling
Hear the many tales and stories that Gary Cordingley has collected from around Africa.
Sunderland Museums & Winter Gardens, day-time, 10.30am-2.30pm, tel: 0191 553 2323,
www.twmuseums.org.uk
Wed 24 Oct
African Dance and Drumming
Get moving in this hands-on workshop with locally based drumming group Drummed Up.
Sunderland Museums & Winter Gardens, 10.30am-2.30pm, free,
tel: 0191 553 2323,
www.twmuseums.org.uk
Wed 24 Oct
James Field Stanfield’s Sunderland
A guided walk round the sites and buildings associated with James Field Stanfield, the leading campaigner against the slave trade. The tour begins in the Museum reception and is led by former curator of Sunderland Museum, Neil Sinclair.
Sunderland Museums & Winter Gardens, 2pm, free, tel: 0191 553 2323, www.twmuseums.org.uk
Thu 25 Oct
Fairtrade Bazaar
There will be lots of things for everyone to try and buy from fair-trade stalls with African food tasting, fashion and music.
Sunderland Museums & Winter Gardens, day-time, free, tel: 0191 553 2323, www.twmuseums.org.uk
Fri 26 Oct
African Crafts
Artist Sandra Goldsmith holds this enjoyable workshop which explores African inspired textile crafts.
Sunderland Museums & Winter Gardens, 10.30am-2.30pm, free, 0191 553 2323,
www.twmuseums.org.uk
Sat 27 Oct
Gum Boot Dancers
Come along to enjoy the sights and sounds the amazing African dance group the Gum Boot Dancers.
Sunderland Museums & Winter Gardens, 10.30am-2.30pm, free,
tel: 0191 553 2323,
www.twmuseums.org.uk
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Yorkshire Dales
Thu Oct 11- Thu Nov 15
Hidden History of the Dales Exhibition
Having toured venues in North and West Yorkshire, gathering information along the way, this exhibition is returning to the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes. It will feature archive material, never seen before, that describes the involvement of the Dales and Yorkshire in the British trade in enslaved Africans; that shows how many Yorkshire people in various capacities were employed in the trade and in the plantation economies which it supported; highlights how financially the area benefited enormously from it; that many Yorkshire abolitionists other than Wilberforce tried to end it and, perhaps most surprising, that from the 17th century onwards a number of Africans settled in the Dales and Yorkshire because of it.
Hidden History Events: African bead-making – children’s craft activity, African Dance and drumming workshops - led by artists from “Africa for All” (Soundjata) teaching music, drumming, and dance rhythms from Zimbabwe, South Africa and West Africa. Georgian afternoon tea - food tasting and storytelling. Carnival Costume making – discover the history and influence of Carnival and have a go at making your own costume
Dales Countryside Museum, day-time, free, tel: 01969 662 210,
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk.
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