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SUMMARY:CROYDON BLACK BOOK COMMUNITY LIBRARY
DESCRIPTION:An inclusive resource designed to serve the Croydon community by offering access to an extensive collection of Black Literature spanning diverse genres. \nOpened officially Tuesday 24th October at 12:00 \nWellness Centre Croydon  \n1st floor \nWhitgift Centre Croydon \nCR0 1LP \nopposite Waterstone’s bookstore \n 
URL:https://cbmeforum.org/event/croydon-black-book-community-library/
LOCATION:Wellness Centre Croydon\, 1st floor Whitgift Centre Croydon\, CR0 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BH365
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SUMMARY:The History of Hip Hop in Croydon Film Commission
DESCRIPTION:Details and how to apply coming soon. \nThis project is a partnership with Croydon-based Scanners Inc funded by Arts Council England and This is Croydon. \nThe project forms part of a wider Croydon Hip Hop Festival – details coming soon.
URL:https://cbmeforum.org/event/the-history-of-hip-hop-in-croydon-film-commission/
CATEGORIES:BH365
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231209T100000
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SUMMARY:BME Traders Xmas Market
DESCRIPTION:A Saturday Xmas market for BME traders and makers. \nCome along and get all of your Xmas presents in one place or treat yourself! \nSaturday 9th December 2023\, 10am – 6pm
URL:https://cbmeforum.org/event/bme-traders-xmas-market/
CATEGORIES:BH365
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTSTAMP:20260502T023514
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SUMMARY:Rap Therapy schools and community workshops
DESCRIPTION:Nov 2023 – Feb 2024 \nCOMING SOON \nRap Therapy offers a series of workshops\, which uses rap as a tool to teach students how to positively express themselves and become more creative. The core focus of the workshop is to improve communication between young people and influence positive ways of expression\, in turn improving their mental health. The workshops equip students with transferable skills such as communication\, teamwork\, and listening skills\, which they can use in and out of their classrooms.
URL:https://cbmeforum.org/event/rap-therapy-schools-and-community-workshops/
CATEGORIES:BH365
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T223000
DTSTAMP:20260502T023514
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T131037Z
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SUMMARY:PRESSURE
DESCRIPTION:PRESSURE\n1976 | Dir Horace Ové | 126m | UK \nTuesday 21 November 2023 at 7.30pm \nTony is a young black man\, living in 1970s Britain\, who tries his hardest to fit into the English society that surrounds him. With Pressure\, Horace Ové became the first Black British filmmaker to direct a feature film. \nUnlike his parents and older brother\, who moved to Britain from Trinidad\, Tony was born and brought up in West London\, and hopes to find a place in his country of birth. Leaving school\, he soon experiences discrimination from the police and potential employers. His mother cannot understand why he can’t get a job\, and his older brother lectures him about radical politics. Tony turns towards the Black Power movement to find answers to his problems. Now recognised as the first full-length Black British feature film\, Horace Ové’s masterpiece is as relevant today as it was 50 years ago. \nThis is Croydon – London Borough of Culture screening in association with Croydon BME Forum. All tickets £5. \nTickets:  \nhttps://www.davidleancinema.org.uk/#pressure \n \n 
URL:https://cbmeforum.org/event/pressure/
LOCATION:David Lean Cinema\, Croydon Clocktower\, Katharine Street\, Croydon\, London\, CR9 1ET
CATEGORIES:BH365
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231018
DTSTAMP:20260502T023514
CREATED:20231028T114913Z
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SUMMARY:LET'S TALK! To Our Sisters
DESCRIPTION:LET’S TALK! To Our Sisters\, \n17 October 2023\, \nFairfield Lounge @ Fairfield Halls Croydon\, \nCR0 1JD. \nAn informal evening of inspirational conversation\, Q&A\, wine and canapes. Part of Black History Month 2023 and BH365. FREE. \nBook here:  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-to-our-sisters-tickets-733102588577?aff=oddtdtcreator \n 
URL:https://cbmeforum.org/event/lets-talk-to-our-sisters/
LOCATION:Fairfield Halls\, Croydon\, Park Ln\, London\, Croydon\, CR9 1DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BH365
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231023T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T023514
CREATED:20231028T113926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231028T113956Z
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SUMMARY:Popin’ Pete’s Pop Shop
DESCRIPTION:Popin’ Pete’s Pop Shop was inspired the 2010 Chris Brown music video Yeah x3. Launched in 2013 in BoxPark Shoreditch\, it’s a pop-up festival of hip hop in a shop. Expect all the elements of hip hop culture in full effect in the year the culture turns 50. \n \nhttps://tinyurl.com/PopShopFilm \nDate: Monday 23-Sunday 29 October \nLocation: Unit 55\, Lower Mall\, Centrale Shopping Centre\, Tamworth Road entrance\, Croydon\, CR0 1XT \nTime: from 11.30 daily Closest train station: East or West Croydon (Tram stop: Centrale) \nTicket link: https://tinyurl.com/PopinPetesPopShopTix \n \n 
URL:https://cbmeforum.org/event/popin-petes-pop-shop/
LOCATION:mall\, Unit 55\, Lower Mall\, Centrale Shopping Centre\, Tamworth Road entrance\, Croydon\, CR0 1XT
CATEGORIES:BH365
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T023514
CREATED:20231028T145317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231028T145317Z
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SUMMARY:Tribute to the greats
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cbmeforum.org/event/tribute-to-the-greats/
LOCATION:The Front Room  37 – 39 Saint George’s Walk Croydon CR0 1YL\, The Front Room 37 - 39 Saint George's Walk\, Croydon\, CR0 1YL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BH365
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T023514
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T173850Z
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SUMMARY:Community Dance Project
DESCRIPTION:Hip hop movement architects BirdGang Ltd bring together an intergenerational cast from the communities of Croydon. \nAn award-winning company with hip hop at its heart\, BirdGang Ltd choreograph\, teach and produce avant-garde dance for stage\, screen and live events. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience their latest dance invention created with the Croydon community. Click HERE to see the company’s work. \nRunning time is 45mins\nDoors open 15 minutes before the performance starts\nThis performance is a standing performance. \nPlease note there are two performances taking place on 21st October. One at 2:30 pm and the second at 7:30 pm. \nTickets are £8 – £10\, the link to book tickets is below. \nIf you want to take part in the Family (dys)Function project\, then hurry!\nAre aged 12-18 or 55+ and based in Croydon? Interested in dance and performance? Would you like to work with an award-winning dance company? We want to hear from you! Contact talita@bmeforum.org to find out more information and to participate. 12-18’s summer intensive starts soon!
URL:https://cbmeforum.org/event/dance-umbrella/
LOCATION:Stanley Arts SE25 6AB\, 12 South Norwood Hill\, London\, SE25 6AB
CATEGORIES:BH365
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T023514
CREATED:20230829T100853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T091744Z
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Saturday Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Wellbeing Saturday Sessions\nOur Wellness Saturday Sessions take place once a month at the Wellness Centre\, where we host a well-being event that helps to cultivate inner peace\, nurture the mind and body\, and embrace taking the time to look after your well-being. \nThe Wellness team are also available for one-to-one drop-ins to support people with their mental health and wellbeing.   \nSaturday 14th October 2023: Refresh and Recharge: Family arts and Crafts day\, 01.00pm – 04.00pm \nA day to unleash your imagination and embrace artistic expression to improve your well-being. In celebration of Black History Month\, we will have images of inspirational people to get your creative juices flowing to create some art and craftwork. It will be a space for families to come together and be playful\, whether it’s to nurture your own inner child or spend some quality time with your children. \nFREE. All are welcome.  Book HERE. \nSaturday 11th November 2023: The Wonderful Story of YOU\, 10:00am – 04.00pm \nA safe space for people who are feeling stuck in their lives and need help with building their confidence and self-esteem. We will take you on a journey to improve your mindset and rediscover who you are with activities\, worksheets\, and some play for a ‘wonderful’ transformation. Facilitated by the Boho Goddess\, Xharlotte Bennett and Juliyah Brown\, author of Crushed to Sparkle and coach.  \nAll are welcome. 
URL:https://cbmeforum.org/event/wellness-centre-saturdays/
LOCATION:Wellness Centre\, 1040-1042 Whitgift Shopping Centre\, Croydon\, London\, CR0 1LP
CATEGORIES:BH365
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T023514
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SUMMARY:Family Arts & Crafts Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To compliment our Whitgift Market on the same day\, we will be hosting family arts and crafts workshops at our Wellness Centre on the first floor of Whitgift. \nSaturday 14th October 2023: Refresh and Recharge\, Family arts and Crafts day \nA day to unleash your imagination and embrace artistic expression to improve your wellbeing. In celebration of Black History Month\, we will have images of inspirational people to get your creative juices flowing to create some art and craftwork. It will be a space for families to come together and be playful\, whether it’s to nurture your own inner child or spend some quality time with your children. \nFREE!  Book HERE\nAll are welcome.   \nWhitgift traders and makers market will be on the same day for you to enjoy before or after the workshop.
URL:https://cbmeforum.org/event/family-arts-crafts-workshops/
CATEGORIES:BH365
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T023514
CREATED:20230810T103909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T092106Z
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SUMMARY:Whitgift Traders and Makers Indoor Market
DESCRIPTION:Makers\, traders and craftspeople will take over the ground floor of Whitgift Shopping Centre in Croydon across two Saturdays in October. \n\nSaturday 14th October\nSaturday 21st October\n\nFrom clothes to bags\, jewellery and artwork\, come and support BME makers and traders at this once-a-year event. \nIf you are interested in participating in the market\, please click HERE.
URL:https://cbmeforum.org/event/whitgift-market/
LOCATION:whitgift shopping centre\, North End\, Croydon\, CR0 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BH365
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231007T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T023514
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T180302Z
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SUMMARY:RUSH - The Windrush Musical Returns!
DESCRIPTION:http://cbmeforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Rush-Video-2023-08-17-at-18.36.18.mp4\n  \nhttp://cbmeforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Rush-reh-Video-2023-08-18-at-20.36.33.mp4
URL:https://cbmeforum.org/event/rush-the-windrush-musical-returns/
LOCATION:Fairfield Halls\, Croydon\, Park Ln\, London\, Croydon\, CR9 1DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BH365
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231003T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231003T213000
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SUMMARY:Black British Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Black British Film @ David Lean Cinema: Young Soul Rebels\nTuesday 03 October 2023 at 7.30pm\, £5 \nAs part of Black History Month and our BH365 Launch on 03 October\, we are partnering with David Lean Cinema to bring you the first of 2 Black British classics:\nYoung Soul Rebels. \nWhen a close friend is killed while cruising in a local park\, pirate DJs Chris and Caz\, along with the local black community suspect the National Front\, but the police arrest Chris as their main suspect. \nThe debut feature film of director Isaac Julien\, Young Soul Rebels is a fascinating look at British culture in the late 1970s\, which is part-thriller\, part-gay love story. Together with his partner Caz\, Chris\, a young black London DJ\, runs a pirate radio station Soul Patrol from an East End garage. When a mutual friend is murdered whilst cruising in a London park\, Chris is arrested for the murder. This is Croydon – London Borough of Culture screening. \nBook tickets HERE or via the website link below. \nPlease look out for Pressure to follow\, showing later this year. \nTake a look at the David Lean Cinema website HERE for more Black History Month films including Once Upon a Time in Uganda.
URL:https://cbmeforum.org/event/black-british-cinema/
LOCATION:David Lean Cinema\, Croydon Clocktower\, Katharine Street\, Croydon\, London\, CR9 1ET
CATEGORIES:BH365
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231004
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SUMMARY:Launch Day
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of our new BH365 programme\, there will be a day of community activities around Croydon for you to enjoy including film screenings and creative workshops. \nMore details will be released soon…
URL:https://cbmeforum.org/event/launch-day/
CATEGORIES:BH365
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230807T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230823T170000
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SUMMARY:Community Commission Grant Programme
DESCRIPTION:BLACK HISTORY 365 Community Commission Programme is open!\nThis year at Croydon BME Forum\, we are extending Black History Month across the year with our BLACK HISTORY 365 programme\, continuing our mission of: “Giving Black and minority ethnic people a voice in Croydon”. Croydon is the LONDON BOROUGH OF CULTURE for 2023 and we have been awarded funding from This is Croydon. We want to share and give back and are looking for local companies or groups that would like to apply to host a project or event as part of our BLACK HISTORY 365 programme\, 4 grants will be awarded.  \nTo be eligible\, your company/group must:  \n\nBe based in Croydon \nBe BME-led and share our mission of\, “Giving Black and minority ethnic people a voice in Croydon”\n Have an annual turnover of less than £100k \nBe a charity\, social enterprise or constituted community group (we will not pay funds into private bank accounts) \nNot have been awarded funds from This is Croydon/Ignite \nComplete our short application form (paper or digital)\, following the notes and guidance\n\nAs the Borough of Culture for 2023\, we will look favourably on projects that:  \n\nHave a arts and culture focus \nProvide entertainment and/or encourage participation \n\nClick HERE for a pdf form or HERE for a digital form.\nPlease return completed forms to: talita@bmeforum.org / 07751 539448 / drop into our Wellness Centre in Croydon (opposite Waterstones) or the CBME offices at 56a Mitcham Road.  \nThe deadline for submissions is Wednesday\, August 23rd at 5 pm. \nWe will seek to notify applicants of our decision no later than Wednesday\, September 6th. \n 
URL:https://cbmeforum.org/event/community-commission-grant-programme/
CATEGORIES:BH365
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