Black History Month 2023 events: 'Celebrating 20 years of Norfolk BHM

'Author visits': book readings from well-known and up-coming Black female children's writers

• ’20 years of NBHM': our newly commissioned documentary

• 'Lunch and Learn': meet organisations that support the community and discover inspirational Black women

• 'Q and A': a chance to learn more about our Inspirational Black women

• A range of wellbeing

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The Gloucester’s Voyage Into Black History,

a panel discussion

In 1654 the Gloucester was launched and voyaged into Black History with Cromwell’s Western Design. The ship spent the first two years of her life in the West Indies keeping Jamaica from Spanish control. When the Gloucester sank she was under the jurisdiction of the future King James II who was the founder of the Royal African Trading Company. Jamaican artist Danny Keen has organised this panel discussion to coincide with Jamaican Independence weekend, to look at the implications of the Gloucester’s Black History.

If you have also booked a ticket for 'Jamaican Independence, a musical celebration', please select 'Combined Event Ticket'.

Tickets include admission to Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery.

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

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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

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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!    

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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/

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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

Book tickets

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

In partnership with Music Worldwide and Black Culture & History Norfolk we are thrilled to offer an online, interactive assembly led by Anna Mudeka to celebrate Black History Month.

• 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

What will be the content of the assembly?

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.

Find out more about Anna Mudeka

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