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Norfolk black history month is delighted to present Stephen Lawrence Day Thirty years on. The event seeks to remember his life and celebrate his legacy. The main event will be held at the Forum in Norwich on 21st April with other events held in Libraries and Schools throughout Norfolk.
The main event will include a children’s choir, a life experience talking circle and stands hosted by members of the black community and partners.
Come and join in with the event and make your pledge for change.
Learn some African dance moves in a fun, friendly atmosphere. All ages welcome: children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
AFRICAN EVENING
With Dumisani African Drumming & Dance + The PanAfro Band + Gambian meal.
Saturday 19th November 2022 6pm
At Hemsby Village Hall, Waters Lane, Hemsby, near Great Yarmouth NR29 4NH
Tickets: £10, under 12's £5, under 5's free. (Includes meal. Vegan option. Contains peanuts)
On sale at: Hemsby Social Club, Waters Lane; Caister Brilliant Chip Shop; Craftmania, 6 Regent St,
Yarmouth
Or contact lolobongo@yahoo.com 07982 232735
facebook: @panafroband OR dumisani african drumming
All profits go to educational charities in Uganda and Zimbabwe
Based on the Pulitzer prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony award-winner Marsha Norman, The Color Purple tells the story of courageous heroine Celie, as she journeys through joy, despair, anguish and hope in her own personal awakening to discover her unique voice in the world.
Multi-Grammy-nominated sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar is steeped in the classical Indian tradition her father Ravi Shankar brought to a worldwide audience. Today she is a singular, genre-defying artist across the realms of classical, contemporary, acoustic and electronic music with seven Grammy nominations and a global following. Her BBC Proms performances with Britten Sinfonia have been triumphant, a rapturous melding of East meets West in Jules Buckley’s captivating arrangements, and enhanced further by the enthralling sounds of Austrian percussionist Manu Delago – long-term collaborator of both Shankar and Björk. Prepare for a hypnotic evening from some masterfully attuned musicians.
Programme to include:
Roxanna Panufnik Indian Summer from Four World Seasons
Manu Delago A selection of works
Anoushka Shankar A selection of work
Start outside The Forum
This 2 hour guided walking tour celebrates the diverse contribution of black people to the history of Norwich and Norfolk from street traders in the 18th and 19th centuries to Pablo Fanque, the UK’s first black circus impresario, the American servicemen who brought rhythm and blues and soul music to the city and Lucas the 1960s US airman, who settled in Norfolk, and gave soul to the Orford Cellar.
The tour also looks at slavery – those involved in the slave trade and the abolitionists from Norfolk like Thomas Fowell Buxton, Amelia Opie and Harriet Martineau. We also explore the work of 19th century Norfolk boxing hero Jem Mace with black boxers and the great contributions of soldier, historian, archaeologist and philanthropist, Frederick Duleep Singh and his sister Sophia Duleep Singh, who was a leading suffragette.
Contact Paul Dickson, 07801 103737, paul@pauldicksontours.co.uk
An evening of new Caribbean writing
Thursday 27th October, doors 5pm, event 6.30pm, Great Hall and Gallery
Pay what you can options
Presented in partnership with the NGC Bocas Lit Fest
A literary showcase featuring five of the Caribbean's most exciting contemporary voices. With Celeste Mohammed, Canisia Lubrin, Barbara Jenkins, Karen Lord, and Celia Sorhaindo.
Writing across genres from novels to short stories, memoirs to poetry, these five writers from four Caribbean countries represent a diversity of voices, ideas, and linguistic backgrounds. The Caribbean they explore in their books may be partly familiar and partly strange, and their stories and themes tackle universal questions: family and history, identity and love, boundary crossings of all kinds, and the purpose of writing itself.
Join us for a lively evening of stories, poetry, ideas, conversation — and food!
Programme:
From 5pm: Join us before the event for relaxed conversation and drinks, plus books to browse and tasty Jamaican food available to purchase.
6.30pm: ‘It starts with an island’: poets Canisia Lubrin (The Dyzgraphxst) and Celia Sorhaindo (Radical Normalisation) will read from their work and discuss the impact on their writing of having an island grounding.
7 pm: ‘Looking forward, looking back’: prose writers Barbaba Jenkins (The Stranger Who Was Myself), Karen Lord (Unravelling) and Celeste Mohammed (Pleasantview) will join the stage for readings and a discussion about the history and future of writing from the Caribbean, chaired by Bocas Festival director, Nicholas Laughlin.
7.45pm: a chance for you to put your questions to the authors
8pm: Book signing
Presented with support from the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC), The Hollick Foundation, One Caribbean Media (OCM), the British Council, the Windham-Campbell Prizes, and the Frank Collymore Literary Endowment
TICKETS INFORMATION: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/whats-on/an-evening-of-new-caribbean-writing/
Wednesday 26 October 2022
3pm to 4pm
£2 per person. Free for Norfolk Museums Passholders and Ancient House Friends
Find out about Britain's first Black mayor, Dr Allan Minns. Discover the impact he had
on Thetford and discover the stories of his children.
Tour starts at Ancient House Museum.
Tour starts:
Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
White Hart Street, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 1AA
T: 01842 752599
ancienthouse@norfolk.gov.uk
https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/ancient-house
Wednesday 26 October 2022
3pm to 4pm
£2 per person. Free for Norfolk Museums Passholders and Ancient House Friends
Find out about Britain’s first Black mayor, Dr Allan Minns. Discover the impact he had
on Thetford and discover the stories of his children.
Tour starts at Ancient House Museum.
Start outside The Forum
This 2 hour guided walking tour celebrates the diverse contribution of black people to the history of Norwich and Norfolk from street traders in the 18th and 19th centuries to Pablo Fanque, the UK’s first black circus impresario, the American servicemen who brought rhythm and blues and soul music to the city and Lucas the 1960s US airman, who settled in Norfolk, and gave soul to the Orford Cellar.
The tour also looks at slavery – those involved in the slave trade and the abolitionists from Norfolk like Thomas Fowell Buxton, Amelia Opie and Harriet Martineau. We also explore the work of 19th century Norfolk boxing hero Jem Mace with black boxers and the great contributions of soldier, historian, archaeologist and philanthropist, Frederick Duleep Singh and his sister Sophia Duleep Singh, who was a leading suffragette.
Contact Paul Dickson, 07801 103737, paul@pauldicksontours.co.uk
New Routes invites you to join us in
celebrating the significant achievements of
black people throughout history during
October.
Come with us to the Norwich Playhouse
to watch the Hip Hop Dance Theatre
Production
Come and enjoy a film and pizza on 20
October
Join us at our Community Centre for
lunch on 25 October.
We look forward to seeing you all.
Save the date for our Carnival Dance Workshop! Thanks to support from Norfolk Black History Month, the workshop is FREE!! Places will be limited though so please book early.
Leeds based, RJC Dance will be leading another exciting Carnival Dance Workshop for Over 60's!
This year we will all be together at Stage Two studio at Norwich Theatre Royal and RJC will be joining us via a big screen, zooming in from Leeds!
We would love you to join us for some shimmying and shaking on the dance floor. You can go at your own pace, choosing seated or standing and enjoy the Carnival vibes however suits you! Then after the dancing, time to relax with a cuppa and cake.
Please share with friends, family and strangers!!
Just reply to the email or call 07795433640 to book your place.
Date: Tuesday 25th October
Time: 10am - 12pm (including time for tea and chat!)
Venue: Stage Two, Norwich Theatre
Cost: FREE! ...but booking is essential
No one can resist the energy of The Black Blues Brothers in their acrobatic tribute to the legendary cult movie.
Expect jaw- dropping balancing acts, acrobatics with fire and human pyramids as The Black Blues Brothers use every chair, table and coat rack as part of their breathtaking routines!
Set in a nightclub, reminiscent of the Cotton Club, a vintage radio blasts out all of your favourite hits from the film, including Gimme Some Lovin’, Sweet Home Chicago and Soul Man.
Everybody needs someone to love, and The Black Blues Brothers need you, you and you to get up and get down with them!
Sunday 23 October 2022
10.30am; 11.30; 12.30pm; 1.30/2.30
Adult: £3.95 (or £3.20 for Norfolk Museums Passholders); Concession: £2.95; Child:
£1.95 (or £1.60 for Norfolk Museums Passholders); Family (five people with a
maximum of two adults): £9.85
Advanced booking recommended.
See a new family friendly short film exploring the life of Pablo Fanque, Black circus
owner born in Norwich. He toured the world included performances in Kings Lynn.
After the film visitors can enjoy some activities inspired by the film.
10.30am; 11.30; 12.30pm; 1.30/2.30
T: 01553 774 297
Email: storiesoflynn@alivewestnorfolk.co.uk
https://www.storiesoflynn.co.uk/
Adult: £3.95 (or £3.20 for Norfolk Museums Passholders); Concession: £2.95; Child: £1.95 (or £1.60 for Norfolk Museums Passholders); Family (five people with a maximum of two adults): £9.85
Advanced booking recommended.
See a new family friendly short film exploring the life of Pablo Fanque, Black circus owner born in Norwich. He toured the world included performances in Kings Lynn.
After the film visitors can enjoy some activities inspired by the film.
“In our 2nd annual festival gala concert we will continue our 5 year journey through the African plains, across her 54 countries, sharing our next set of iconic songs with you. Expect movement, drumming, dancing, theatre, ululation, new hand-made costumes, and lots of audience participation. This is where Imbude singing made famous by groups such as Lady Smith Black Mambazo and Black Umfolosi meets Yoruba women’s choir. The African Choir of Norfolk is one of the best things I’ve done in my career. We cannot wait to welcome you all.” – ANNA MUDEKA, Artistic Director & Choir Leader
Within its first year the choir has performed at fundraising events, in schools, at weddings, and they were invited by Her Majesty the Queen’s representatives to perform at the Big Sing: A Royal Salute at the Norfolk Show. And, they appeared outside City Hall, as part of a celebration of choirs from across the Commonwealth. We couldn’t be prouder to have initiated this project, and we are so pleased for this remarkable set of women who are set to raise the roof at the Hostry Festival this autumn.
Early booking recommended.
“Although we’re all from different parts of Africa, when we sing North, South, East & West come together. We are ambassadors for our culture and this is a unique choir for Norfolk.” – EUNICE KOKRASSET, Choir Ambassador & Chair of Norfolk Black History Month
7pm – Champagne Reception & Booja Booja Truffles
7.30pm – Gala Launch Concert
9pm to 11pm – Post show gathering with champagne & buffet
https://hostryfestival.org/whatson/the-african-choir-of-norfolk/
T: 01842 752599
Young people in Thetford aged 12-25 can try out their art skills for free with Norfolk artist Mary Blue and Kick the Dust youth engagement initiative.
Hands on art sessions will focus on the museum’s exciting new portrait of Princess Catherine Duleep Singh by artist Amandeep Singh aka Inkquisitive and Cheryl Roach’s new depiction of Black Abolitionist, Moses Roper.
Participants will find out about Moses Roper. Consider the life of Princess Catherine and discover how imagery is used in her portrait, and others in the collection, to tell the story of each sitter.
Inspired by these paintings and working with artist Mary Blue, the young people will then experiment with different painting techniques and imagery to create a story-portrait of their own. All materials included
Come along to A Joyous Conversation About Race, hosted by Tonia Daley-Campbell. The panel will be discussing everything about race – the do’s and don’ts and of course your why’s will help bring knowledge and understanding to those areas you might not be sure about. This is an open discussion to bring joy and understanding of different cultures. TONIA DALEY-CAMPBELL is an actress, award-winning writer, published author, director casting director, and has been working in the creative industries for over 21 years. She is the annual host for Tedx Wolverhampton and is currently the new Audience Development Consultant for The Grand Theatre Wolverhampton.
Panel includes:
JAN WADE Business Consultant
UK DANNY KEEN Artists Jamaica
MICHAEL GYAPONG DJ Ghana Dr MICHE FIBRE LEWIN France/Zimbabwe INDI SANDHU . Tickets £8/£5 Concs
More infor: https://hostryfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/HOSTRY-FESTIVAL-GUIDE-2.8.22-x.pdf
Culture Connects at PRIMEYARC, Great Yarmouth. Join us for for a day of FREE workshops, talks, visual arts and music centred around cultural healing, wellbeing and community.
Being disconnected from your cultural heritage can lead you to question who you really are and where you belong, however connecting with culture can have a positive impact on your sense of belonging and identity – and in turn, on your mental health and overall wellbeing
Email: jmcanderson.art@gmail.com
Phone number: 07769337248
http://www.jmcanderson.co.uk/culture-connects
Facebook Instagram: @jmc.anderson
Twitter: @JMCAnderson2
LinkedIn: Jade-Marie Anderson
T: 01553 775001
lynnmuseum@norfolk.gov.uk
https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/lynn-museum
Saturday 22 to Saturday 29 October 2022
10am to 4pm
Free
https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/lynn-museum
Find out the extraordinary history of local Black people and win a small prize.
Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
White Hart Street, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 1AA
T: 01842 752599
ancienthouse@norfolk.gov.uk
https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/ancient-house
01842 752599
Young people in Thetford aged 12-25 can try out their art skills for free with Norfolk artist Mary Blue and Kick the Dust youth engagement initiative.
Hands on art sessions will focus on the museum’s exciting new portrait of Princess Catherine Duleep Singh by artist Amandeep Singh aka Inkquisitive and Cheryl Roach’s new depiction of Black Abolitionist, Moses Roper.
Participants will find out about Moses Roper. Consider the life of Princess Catherine and discover how imagery is used in her portrait, and others in the collection, to tell the story of each sitter.
Inspired by these paintings and working with artist Mary Blue, the young people will then experiment with different painting techniques
Friday 21 October at 11am, in partnership with Museum of Norwich, starts at Museum of Norwich
This 2 hour guided walking tour celebrates the diverse contribution of black people to the history of Norwich and Norfolk from street traders in the 18th and 19th centuries to Pablo Fanque, the UK’s first black circus impresario, the American servicemen who brought rhythm and blues and soul music to the city and Lucas the 1960s US airman, who settled in Norfolk, and gave soul to the Orford Cellar.
The tour also looks at slavery – those involved in the slave trade and the abolitionists from Norfolk like Thomas Fowell Buxton, Amelia Opie and Harriet Martineau. We also explore the work of 19th century Norfolk boxing hero Jem Mace with black boxers and the great contributions of soldier, historian, archaeologist and philanthropist, Frederick Duleep Singh and his sister Sophia Duleep Singh, who was a leading suffragette.
Contact Paul Dickson, 07801 103737, paul@pauldicksontours.co.uk
When? Thursday 20th October
Time: 2.15pm
What online platform will be used for this assembly? Teams (you will be sent a link 24 hours before the assembly)
Who is this assembly suitable for? This assembly is appropriate for key stage 2 students
How long is the online assembly? The online assembly will last approximately 35 minutes
The online assembly will be led by Anna Mudeka. Anna will:
Introduce herself to students and Anna’s life in Norfolk with story telling of Anna’s home culture
Introduce Black History Month and explain what it is about
Sing songs and explain the traditional context behind each song
Teach a finale call and response sing-a-long, whereby all children will join in singing from their classes.
09:00 – 09:20
ARRIVAL TEA AND COFFEE
09:20 – 09:40
INTRO
Sam Chirwa, Chaplain and Homayoun Sepehrara, Service Line Lead
09:40 – 09:55
Harprit Hockley – NHS England Head of Equality & Inclusion
09:55 – 10:55
Dr Hankir – Specialist Registrar in general adult psychiatry
10:55 – 11:15
TEA AND COFFEE BREAK
11:15 – 11:30
“YOUR AUTHENTIC VOICE: SPIRITUALITY IN A WORLD OF DIVERSITY” Richard Allen – NHS Spiritual care manager
11:30 – 11:45
Francis – Opening Doors Chair
11:45 – 12:00
Dr Kamalika Mukherji – Consultant Psychiatrist
12:00 – 12:15
Prof Regi Alexander – Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist
12:15 – 12:35
Karen Taylor – Chief Executive
12:35 – 12:50
“COLONISING MEDICAL EDUCATION”
Dr Phil Temple, Consultant Psychiatrist and Dr Ayo Amiola, Speciality Doctor
12:50 – 13:00
CLOSING SESSION AND Q&A
Sam Chirwa, Chaplain and Homayoun Sepehrara, Service Line Lead
13:00 – 14:00
HOT AFRICAN LUNCH BY DURBAN GRILL
14:00 – 16:00
DJ, Music, Dance and Celebrations
Saturday 15th October 9pm PANAFRO BAND
Louis Marchesi, 17 Tombland, Norwich NR3 1HR
Upbeat, danceable songs from around Africa, with lush vocal harmonies, glorious horns,
lashings of percussion, and a fun, anarchic vibe.
Free entry, donations collected for the Uganda Support Fund
Contact 07762 059947
The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation’s team called
Black Men’s Project Group Advancing Mental Health
Equality will make a presentation of the work they are
doing. This will be followed by a discussion.
Venue: Fourways Community Centre, Stevenson Rd,
Norwich, NR5 8TN
Time: 19:00 hrs to 21:00 hrs
Contact: Francis
Mobile: 07956743813
Black Abolitionists in Norfolk Pop Up Display
Saturday 15 to Saturday 29 October 2022 (closed Sunday and Monday)
10am to 4pm
Included with museum admission
https://norfolk-museums.arttickets.org.uk/ancient-house/2022-10-01-ancient-house-
winter-season-2022-23
Learn about the fascinating history of the African-American abolitionist lecturers who
toured Norfolk during the 19th century. Find out how they played a key role in raising
awareness of the horrors of slavery.
This touring exhibition was developed by Dr Hannah-Rose Murray from University of
Edinburgh and Melissa Hawker, Norfolk Museums Service Learning Officer, and
supported with funding from the US Embassy and the British Association for
American Studies Small Grants Programme.
The exhibition builds on 2007 research into the white anti-slavery movement in
Norfolk. It will focus on Black voices and the Black lived experience of slavery. You
can learn about the formerly enslaved African Americans who travelled to Norfolk.
Find out about their radical journey to teach local audiences about slavery, racism,
and lynching.
Discover the stories of people such as: Moses Roper, Henry 'Box' Brown, who
posted himself to freedom, Ellen Craft, who escaped in disguise, and Samual
Ringgold Ward, president of the American League of Colored Labourers among
many others. This exhibition places the role of black activists in campaigning for their
own freedom at its heart. This goes some way to redress the balance of the common
narrative that tends to place too much emphasis on ‘white saviour’ narratives.
The exhibition also incorporates a contemporary response to Moses Roper’s story by
Norfolk-based Black artist, Cheryl Roach. Commissioned by the project, Cheryl’s
powerful work features in the exhibition.
T: 01842 752599
ancienthouse@norfolk.gov.uk
https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/ancient-house
Saturday 15 to Saturday 29 October 2022 (closed Sunday and Monday)
10am to 4pm
Included with museum admission
Learn about the fascinating history of the African-American abolitionist lecturers who toured Norfolk during the 19th century. Find out how they played a key role in raising awareness of the horrors of slavery.
This touring exhibition was developed by Dr Hannah-Rose Murray from University of Edinburgh and Melissa Hawker, Norfolk Museums Service Learning Officer, and supported with funding from the US Embassy and the British Association for American Studies Small Grants Programme.
The exhibition builds on 2007 research into the white anti-slavery movement in Norfolk. It will focus on Black voices and the Black lived experience of slavery. You can learn about the formerly enslaved African Americans who travelled to Norfolk. Find out about their radical journey to teach local audiences about slavery, racism, and lynching.
Discover the stories of people such as: Moses Roper, Henry Box Brown, who posted himself to freedom, Ellen Craft, who escaped in disguise, and Samual Ringgold Ward, president of the American League of Colored Labourers among many others. This exhibition places the role of black activists in campaigning for their own freedom at its heart. This goes some way to redress the balance of the common narrative that tends to place too much emphasis on ‘white saviour’ narratives.
The exhibition also incorporates a contemporary response to Moses Roper’s story by Norfolk-based Black artist, Cheryl Roach. Commissioned by the project, Cheryl’s powerful work features in the exhibition.
