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Black History Month in H&F, By Sharon Tomlin, Sobus Community Organiser

Historically during the month of October, Black History Month – residents, the local authority, community groups, voluntary organisations and community leaders have celebrated aspects of the lives of people from ethnically marginalised communities, particularly from the African and Asian diasporas who have contributed to the borough.

This year sees a strong focus in the borough on creating change and addressing inequalities in areas of local life by working across all sectors that aim to create transformational change and reform paths of accountability.

At Sobus, we aim to capture and celebrate the efforts of organisations with diverse and inclusive approaches that leads to transformational changes for residents and statutory, voluntary and community organisations in the borough.

In honour of the contributions made by local residents we highlight some of the stories that are usually left out of the mainstream narrative.

Read on for an overview of some of our local contributors and events!

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Black Heroes Virtual Soul Food Cafe

Feed your Soul is a free online event for everyone to enjoy. It will include singing, dancing, exercise, old school video, black history, books, spoken word, open mic and celebrity guest artists. Taking place every Friday from 7.30–9.00pm, click here to sign up.

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Black History Month Events – Support from Sobus

Sobus will not only promote your Black History Month events, but we are offering discounted room hire to all relevant events throughout October. Please contact carita.magnani@sobus.org.uk

 

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Funders Fair Event: Meet The Funder, 12th October

On Tuesday 12th October  12:00 – 1:00, there will be an online “meet the funder event” as part of our ongoing Funders Fair events. On the 12th it will be the Heritage Fund who will be speaking and taking questions. If you would like to attend please contact admin@sobus.org.uk,  who will let you know the details.”

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Charity Commission Public Meeting

The Charity Commission are holding their annual public meeting online on Thursday 30 September. It’s free to attend and you can submit questions in advance of the meeting, so if you’re interested in what’s going on with the Charities Bill given we still have no Minister, or want to throw your hat in the ring for Chair of the Commission, click here to find out more.

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Green Challenge

We have just launched the Green Challenge, the initiative that will distribute 100,000 free basil seed kits across the UK to help people grow their own produce, get creative in the kitchen and connect with their community, running a 8-week growing journey fronted by TV Chef Rustie Lee. Please find the initiative deck here.

We’ve seen strong demand and currently working with many organisations, charities and community groups – it would be wonderful if you could come on board to include our challenge/giveaway to your audience and/or your staff. 

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£5 Sadler’s Wells Tickets Offer for The Ruggeds Wed 15 to Fri 17 Sept

This show is suitable for all ages and starts at 7.30mpm and last for 1 hour and 15 mins with no interval.

https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/2021/breakin-convention-presents-the-ruggeds-between-us/

These £5 tickets are only for performances on Wed 15, Thu 16 and Fri 17th Sept.

To book you can call the Box Office on 020 7863 8000 or online and use the promo code HOLLAND. 

Please note that there is a £3 transaction fee for phone or online bookings

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Caramel Rock Fashion and Creative Arts Education

Caramel Rock is a fashion and creative arts education charity based in Newham, London, providing training and opportunities. We have a strong belief in shaping our future leaders and therefore we offer, in every course, a personal development plan, as well as helping young people. It is also our mission to provide people with the knowledge and expertise of the working world, to help them form a solid foundation for a brighter future.

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Rah Rah is delighted to announce this year’s Christmas entertainment

 

 DICK WHITTINGTON (29th November 2021- 21st January 2022) 

Our ‘tried and tested’ pantomime, ‘Dick Whittington’, which has been loved by our audiences for over 20 years, is a traditional show with songs and dancing, guaranteed to have audiences laughing, singing and possibly even dancing! The cast comprises three professionally trained actors who have a wealth of experience performing in the community. The production will be brought directly into your Care Home or Centre and can be performed in any sized area for any size audience. The panto costs £175.00 on the 1st – 10th December and 3rd – 20th January, £200.00 from 11th – 30th December, £250 for all Saturdays and £300 on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.   Our normal time slots are 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm or 6.30pm.  Some additional travel costs for more distant venues may apply. 

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THE JINGLE BELL SINGERS (1st – 30th December 2021) 

A collection of ‘feel good’ Christmas songs performed by our ‘Christmas Carollers’ which can be performed in both inside or outside locations. The cost is £250.00 for an hour’s show. Some additional travel costs for more distant venues may apply. 

 

Rah Rah Theatre Company has been running for 20 years. So far, the company has produced and toured 50 highly successful shows to over 1000 different venues. We pride ourselves in writing and producing our own original material. All our productions are interactive and aim to encourage audiences to join in as much as possible, so as to create a memorable experience. We believe this to be why venues invite us back time and time again. Some of our regular clients include Chelsea Pensioners, Age Concern, Age UK, BUPA, Care UK, Sunrise and Senior Living, National Trust, Hallmark Care Homes, Rose Theatre, 10 different London councils and various NHS groups.  

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