The Yaa Asantewaa centre, named after the warrior Queen mother of the Ashanti people of Ghana, is a prize winning Black arts and community centre, based in West London.

The activities which are created to highlight the Black experience in London, include African/Caribbean Dance Workshops, Capoeira, singing, theatre, carnival arts and Black history events and workshops and an after school club.

Yaa Asantewaa activley takes part in Notting Hill Carnival each year, housing a number of the design teams in addition to hosting the London Calypso Tent throughout August.

The Yaa Asantewaa Centre hosts a wide range of activities to compliment the Tabernacle's main events.

CARNIVAL Join Yaa Carnival Group Mas Camp now open, weekdays 1-10pm Join Yaa's presentation 'Face Yaa Fear' for the 2008 Notting Hill Carnival. Traditional Caribbean theme with a modern twist. See the designs / register for costumewear on the website or call T: 020 7286 1656 admin@yaaasantewaa.com

YOUNG PEOPLEActivities for 8–16yr olds* 'Yaa is a lovely place where children can have fun. I love going to Yaa!' (Taiyo, 9) *Unless stated otherwise. T: Talibah 020 7286 1656 talibah.hawkins@yaaasantewaa.com

PERFORMING ARTS Saturday Theatre School, 'Younity' Saturdays 11am–2pm Dance, drama, singing, music, stage managing, set design and build. £40 per term.

DANCE Broken Soles, street dance classes Thursdays 5–6.30pm £1

HOLIDAY FUN Summer Holiday 2008 23 July–14 August, 10am–4pm Games, outings, performing arts, arts and crafts etc. £20 per wk (£10 if attending Sat Theatre School) Bring a packed lunch. Limited places, so book early!

MUSIC Summer Steelpan Workshop 4U for 8-18yr olds, August weekdays 2-6pm Learn how to play steelpan with Ebony steel band T: Ebony 020 7792 1418

AUTUMN Younity - a musical production A powerful theatrical presentation taking you on a historical journey and multicultural experience through the past, present and future.