Throughout Oct
SENSORY TEAM
Do you have problems with your sight and hearing? Newham Social Services and Deaf blind UK are working together to provide specialist services to people with a sight and hearing loss living in Newham. Venue: Gable House, London. 9am – 5pm. Info: 0208 430 2000 ext.30184.

Sun 9 Oct
TASTES OF THE SUN
Healthy eating from Africa, Caribbean & South America. Simple preparation of healthy drinks and easy meals from Golden Dawn Community Centre. Venue: St Ann’s Library Hall, Cissbury Road, London N15. 74pm-6pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0208 489 8775.

Sat 15 Oct
HEALTH WORKSHOP
Health and fitness, sickle cell and sexual health information and advice on hair, beauty, fashion and makeup for adults and teenagers. Venue: Stratford Library 3 The Grove, Stratford, London E15. 1.30pm – 4pm. Info: 0208 430 6890

Mon 24 Oct
AFRICAN & AFRO-CARIBBEAN HEALTH AWARENESS DAY
Advice on Diabetes, HIV Aids, Hypertension, Sickle-Cell Anaemia and Tuberculosis. Also information available on drug and alcohol abuse and healthy eating & nutrition. Plus head-wrapping demo - bring your own head wrap. Light refreshments provided. Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Phillip Lane, London N15. 2pm-6.30pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Sun 23 Oct
THE ANNUAL SICKELENEMIA BRAVERY AWARDS
A family day for families of nominated children only, with workshops, healthy Caribbean lunch and award ceremony conducted by Adisa. To nominate a child, contact Healing Image on: 0208 469 2000. Venue: Lewisham Town Hall, Catford Road, London SE6. Info: 0208 469 2000.

Wed 26 Oct
SICKLE CELL AWARENESS & CULTURAL EVENING
Highlighting the effect and day-to-day living of people suffering from sickle cell anaemia by showcasing an educational play and promoting discussion within a seminar structure. Cultural food provided. Venue: George Marsh Centre, St Ann’s Hospital, St Ann’s Road, London N15. 6pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 07944 420 781.

Thurs 27 Oct
BLACK AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM
This workshop will focus on what the Consortium is doing to help the Black community to prepare our young people to face the future. Black professionals and people from the Black community share their experience of success. Venue: Learie Constantine Centre, 43- 47 Dudden Hill Lane, London NW10. 7.30pm-9.30pm. Info: 0208 452 3419.