Sat 1 – 30 Oct
RESPECT - STORY TELLING
Story telling for Black History Month to include stories on Slavery, living in the 60’s, Bolton History of Racism and School Life for Black/Asian children in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Disabled access, creche available. Venue: 170 Chorley Old Road, Bolton. 6pm – 8am. Adm: Donation. Info: 01204 848 011.
Dates throughout Oct
PARENT SKILLS FOR BLACK/ASIAN FATHERS
Looking at positive parent skills and images for Black/Asian fathers – role play, attitudes, learning behaviour etc. Looking at the impact of slavery on today. Disabled access. Venue: All area of Bolton. 10am – 3pm. Adm: Donation. Info: 07929 960 825.
Sat 1 – 15 Oct
LOCAL TREASURES
This is an exhibition of the work created by BAG, younger people using music as their art medium to reflect reminiscences/memories from older west Indian community members from Daubhill, Bolton. Disabled access. Venue: Bolton Libraries, Community Space, Bolton. Mon-Sat, 9am – 5pm. Adm: FREE. Info:
01204 332 842.
Sat 8 & Sun 9 Oct
YOUTH FEST
Workshops on: Money Matters, Martial arts, Staying Healthy, including drugs awareness and STDs. Going to university, Careers in Banking, The Police, Medicine, Computer Design, Games Design, Media/Film Presenting and producing etc. Life Skill W/S on: Its your Choice, Boyz 11 Men, Girls Ahead, How I got to…Age 11-24 years. Venue: Lewsey Learning Centre,
Tomlinson Ave, Luton. 10 – 4pm. Info: 01582 452 126.
Mon 10 Oct
MENTAL HEALTH WORLD DAY
A mental health awareness day for minority groups promoting awareness and services. Disability access. Venue: Friends Meeting House, Bolton. 10am – 4pm. Adm: Donation. Info: 0120 4 84 8011.
Sat 15 Oct
INTER SECONDARY SCHOOL DEBATE/QUIZ COMPETITION.
Let’s see how much you know. 10am-5.00pm. Also on Sat 22 Oct, an Exhibition and Creative and performing arts workshop. 7pm-10pm, then on 29 Oct a Public lecture and debate plus
variety showcase performance. Venue: St Agnes Church, Thomas Street, St Pauls, Bristol BS2. Info: 0117 935 1010.
Sat 15 Oct
FAMILY DAY
Story telling, soca dancing, steel pans, face painting, bouncy castle, stalls. Food and
drink. If you have an unusual recipe from either African or the Caribbean and you
would like to include it in our local heritage book. Venue: Brammingham Centre,
Brammingham Road, Luton. 10am – 4pm. Adm: FREE, food & refreshments on
sale. Info: 01582 452 126.
Sat 22 Oct
LAUNCH OF BLACK WOMEN’S NETWORK
‘Colour me Beautiful’. Displays, workshops and presentations with guest speakers from the world of media, business and enterprise. Venue: Lewsey Learning Centre, Tomlinson Ave., Luton. 1pm-6pm. Info: 01582 452 126.
Sat 22 Oct
MEN’S AWARENESS DAY
Tacking men’s issues and concerns. Venue: Dalton Centre, Dalton Road, Luton.
6pm-10pm. Info: 01582 452 126.
Sat 22 Oct
KICK RACISM OUT OF FOOTBALL
Bolton against Racism are jointly organising this initiative with BWFC, which coincided with the National Anti-Racism Week of Action in Football 13-25 October 2005. Anti Racist resources will be distributed free of change such as badges, publications and wrist-bands. Venue: Bolton Wanderers Football Club, Reebok Stadium, Bolton. 11am - 2pm. Info: 01204 331 043.
Tues 25 Oct
RESPECT FUNDING INFORMATION & ADVICE DAY
Information from various funding consultants/agencies around black minority ethnic groups and individuals assessing various funds. Respect’s funding consultants will be available to give advice and arrange further consultancy. Venue: Friends Meeting House, Silverwell Street, Bolton. 10am – 4pm. Adm: Donation. Info: 01204 848 011.
Sun 29 Oct
VERDICT OF THE COBRA
A man falls in love with his twin brother’s wife and it leads to trouble! Venue: The
Library Theatre, Luton. 7.30pm. Adm: adult £6, conc £3. Info: 01582 452 164.
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