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Celebrate Black History Month in Redbridge and mark the 60th anniversary of the Windrush Arrivals

Redbridge Black History Month

Every October, Redbridge celebrates Black History Month to recognise the cultural diversity that is present in the community. The aim is to help to keep black heritage alive, embrace ethnic traditions and to highlight the contributions of African, Caribbean and Asian figures throughout history.

Black History Month has been developed as a public education initiative, targeting young ethnic minority people in the first instance and then the general public nationally. It provides role models, empowers the community and recognises the value of ethnic diversity. This year is no exception -look out for the many events that have been planned with our partners. We hope that you will be inspired and learn from what you will see, hear and do!

Black History Month 2008 marks the 60th anniversary of the arrival of SS Empire Windrush - the ship which transported West Indians to the United Kingdom.

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Reggae in Woodford
Monday 6 October Switch Bar, 77-81 George Lane, South Woodford London E18 1JJ
Enjoy the sounds of Reflective Records in celebration of Black History Month and the 60th anniversary of the docking of SS Empire in Britain. DJ Masai and friends will be playing a selection of Reggae from its early origins in Ska and Rocksteady, through to Roots and Lovers Rock. Contact Please contact Reflective Records for further information by calling 020 8530 7878.

Soca Aerobics
Monday 6 October Monday 13 October Monday 20 October Fitness First, Ilford

Asian Women Writers' Group (AWAZ)
Tuesday 7 October presents Anna C Young - Author of Nobody's Child. Ilford Central Library

Rasta and Ragga Aerobics
Wednesday 8 October Wednesday 22 October Thursday 23 October Wednesday 29 October Fitness First Aerobics

Hidden Talents and Cultural Collection
Thursday 9 October Woodford County High School

The Afro Caribbean Evening
Friday 10 October Oaks Park High School presents 'The Afro-Carribean Evening' This event will be a glorious evening of food, music and dance provided by the students of Oaks Park High School in celebration of Black history Month. Please come along and join in the Black History Month. This event is open to Students and their parents. Please contact Oaks Park for further details 020 85902245

Arts Day Forest Farm Peace Garden
Sunday 12 October

If You Don't Know Me By Now
Wednesday 15 October A memoir of love, secrets and lies in Wolverhampton by Sathnam Sanghera Ilford Central Library

Ragga meets Roots
Wednesday 15 October Fitness First, Ilford

A Black History Month Gala Showcase
Friday 17 October Woodbridge High School Saturday 18 October An Evening of Music Selva Vinayagar Temple, Ilford

Make your Mark! workshop
Tuesday 28 October Make your Mark! -Family workshop (5-12 yrs) (Arts & crafts) Make your own colourful badge and/or banner to say what’s important to you! Times: 10.30am-12.00noon and 1.30pm-3.00pm Venue: Hollis Room, South Woodford Library Price: £2.50 per child. Parents and carers come in free Bookings: Redbridge Museum: 020 8708 2317

Jolly Jungle Crafts
Wednesday 29 October Jolly Jungle Crafts-Family workshop (2-5 yrs) (Crafts workshop) Make your very own tiger or snake mask and lots more in the fun packed crafts workshop for little ones! Times: 10.15am-11.30am Venue: Gloucester Room, 1st Floor Central Library, Ilford Price: £1.50 per child. Parents and carers come in free Bookings: Redbridge Museum: 020 8708 2317

Wonderful Words workshop
Wednesday 29 October Family workshop (5-12 yrs) (Stories and Games) Have fun with language and explore aspects of Afro-Caribbean cluture with stories, poetry and rhume games led by master of words Baden prince Junior Times: 1.30pm-3.30pm Venue: York Romm, 1st Floor Central Library, Ilford Price: £2.50 per child. Parents and careers come in free Bookings: Redbridge Museum: 0208 708 2317

Windrush 60 - a performance for the family
Thursday 30 October Join in with the magical Trinidadian Calypso singer Alexander D Great for songs to celebrate Caribbean culture, both there and in the UK. This will mark the 60th anniversary arrival of the ship SS Empire Windrush, bringing West Indians to work in Britain. Times: 2.00pm-2.30pm and 2.40pm-3.10pm Venue: 1st Floor exhibition, Central Library, Ilford Price: £1.50 per child. Parents and carers come in free Bookings: Redbridge Museum: 020 8708 2317 Windrush 60 has been organised by Redbridge Museum in partnership with Ilford Central Library. This event links in with Black History Month and the National Year of Reading

IROKO Family Fun Day
Friday 31 October Family Fun Day - African Drumming and Storytelling. Keith Axon Centre Keith Axon Centre 160-170 Grove Road Chadwell Heath Time: 2pm - 3.30pm. Admission: £2. Phone 020 8708 0790.