BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2023: Saluting Our Sisters
Black people have always been at the forefront of social justice movements, fighting against oppression and paving the way for change. However, despite their countless contributions to society, the achievements of black women, in particular, have too often been overlooked or forgotten. That is why, in celebration of the exceptional achievements of black women, the official UK national theme for Black History Month 2023 is ‘Saluting Our Sisters‘.
EXHIBITION
Our Saluting Our Sisters Exhibition includes the official collection celebrating:
- Women who Lead
- Pioneering Voices,
- Women who Move Mountains,
- Women in Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Sheroes among us.
In addition we have exhibitions from Weston based sheroes, Jossy Bernice Cole and Sira Sule Basti. Don’t miss Jossy’s beautiful jewellry and Sira’s thought provoking poems.
The Exhibition is open Mon-Fri, 10am to 5pm.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS
PAWA Drop-in
Sat 07 Oct, 1pm to 3pm
Get advice on workers rights and learn more about PAWA.
Queen of Glory
Wed 18 Oct, 6.30pm start
An award winning 2021 American comedy-drama.
WATCH TOGETHER: myGwork Panel: BHM – Celebrating Black Voices.
Wed 25 Oct, 4pm to 5.30pm
Join us for the online panel and discussions and refreshments after.
Rye Lane
Wed 25 Oct, starting 6.30pm
A critically acclaimed 2023 British romantic comedy.
BHM23 Closing Celebration
Tues 31 Oct, starting 6pm
Join us to acknowledge and celebrate all of the events that have contributed to this year’s Black History Month – with food, music and entertainment, all with a flavour of the Caribbean and Africa.
COMING EVENTS
NSC Corporate Plan, Presentation and Discussion
Friday 13 October, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
After May’s local elections, North Somerset Council’s new leadership is mapping out its priorities for the next four years. The council wants to hear your views about what is most important and how council tax should be spent. These views will then help to inform the development of the council’s Corporate Plan and supporting budget.
An engagement survey is now live but the Council are also keen to meet with communities. There will be a presentation followed by a Q&A. Please come along and share your views.
WATCH TOGETHER: Is It Time to Break the Law?
Tuesday 17 October, 6pm
Chris Packham goes on a personal journey to decide for himself if it’s ethically acceptable to break the law to protest against government policies. Join us for discussion and supper.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Greening The Other Place
Thanks to Sirona Foundation, we’re creating exciting new growing spaces in the front entrance, in the meeting room and in our back yard. We’ll be growing edible plants and, thanks to our expert team, the design will include innovative integrated composting and self-watering systems.
Would you like to help make the planting troughs or plan the planting? We’re also looking for volunteers who can help us care for all the plants. If you would like to get involved, please do get in touch.
Our public living room is open every afternoon, on weekdays (2pm-5pm, Monday to Friday). Come and relax, help yourself to a cuppa from our community kitchen and have a chat. We’d love to see you. (We’ve also joined the excellent Camerados movement. Find out more and spread the word!)