Drum Clinic

Every Sunday
6.00pm - 8.00pm
The Y Theatre

Play the rhythms from West Africa, birthplace of the djembe, as well as South Africa and the Caribbean. A relaxing way to share cultural history with an option to perform at festivals and events around the city. If you have a drum, please bring it along. Tutor: Wolde Selassie.
Price per session: £4.00 / £3.00

Eat and Meet

Thursday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th October & 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th November
12.00pm - 3.00pm
African Caribbean Centre

Meet old friends and make new ones while enjoying a delicious Caribbean lunch.
Free entry, (meals not included)

Crafts at the Ark

Thursday 4th October
9.00am - 3.00pm
Sparkenhoe Arts Centre

Available to year 6.
Free admission.

Back To Basics

Friday 5th October, 2nd & 16th November & Friday 19th October
10.00pm - 2.00am
African Caribbean Centre

Come down, have a meal and a drink or just show us your moves on the dance floor!
Tickets: £2.50

The Long Road to Freedom

Saturday 6th October
11.00am - 3.00pm
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery

Discover the story of slavery and the campaign for its abolition by Elizabeth Heyrick, a Quaker abolitionist from Leicester. Heyrick wrote a pamphlet stating ‘Immediate and Not Gradual Abolition of Slavery’. A family event including arts and crafts, gospel music, poetry by young people, ‘slave food’ tasting and a re-enactor playing Elizabeth Heyrick.

City of Leicester College

Friday 12th October
8.30am - 3.30pm

Discover the achievements of African Caribbeans, especially in the areas of PE & expressive arts. Steel pan dance, drumming, food, bakit. For further details, contact Julie Nisbett on 0116 241 3984.

Above and Around

Saturday 20th October
CAPTA

Discover how to wrap the head for different occasions from around the world. For details of times, telephone 0116 255 5300
email: capta2004@yahoo.co.uk

Inner Beauty, Outer Health

Saturday 20th October
12.00pm - 5.00pm
African Caribbean Centre

Come along and pamper yourself including make up, hair braiding, nails, health checks, mendhi and much more.
Women and girls only, treatments chargeable

Tracing your Caribbean Ancestors

Monday 22nd October
10.30am - 12.30pm
Learning & Information Library

How to begin tracing your family history including sources for tracing Caribbean ancestors - a talk by Pat Grundy of the Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.
Advance booking essential.

Family Fun Day

Saturday 24th November
1.00pm - 5.00pm
African Caribbean Centre

Fun day for all of the family including workshops, children’s entertainer, clothes, nails, art jewellery, gospel corner, books, food and more.

Antigua & Barbuda Independence Dance

Saturday 10th November
Time TBC
African Caribbean Centre

For further details, contact Theresa on 0116 221 1793.

Stars in your Eyes

Saturday 17th November
Time TBC
African Caribbean Centre

An open opportunity for people in the community to come along and show off their talents to friends and family and have some fun! For further details, contact Theresa on 0116 221 1793.

Barbados Independence Dance

Saturday 24th November
Time TBC
African Caribbean Centre

For further details, contact Theresa on 0116 221 1793.

Black Achievers Awards

Saturday 3rd November, 6.30pm
African Caribbean Centre

A gala award ceremony celebrating the unsung heroes of our community. For further details, contact Theresa on 0116 221 1793.