ThisVanCan
ThisVanCan is our Greater Manchester NHS mobile health clinic in a van which is raising awareness of prostate cancer. The service is for men, or people with a prostate, who fit the following criteria:
- Black and over age 45
- If you have a family history of prostate, breast or ovarian cancer and are over 45. This means your father or brother has had prostate cancer when they were under the age of 55 or your mother or sister has had breast or ovarian cancer when they were under the age of 50.
Men, or people with a prostate, who fit into either of these groups can book an appointment at our ThisVanCan roadshow.
Ailey 2
Dates: Fri 13 & Sat 14 October
Venue: The Lowry
Ailey 2 is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the finest early-career dance talent in the United States with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Dance Magazine calls Ailey 2 “second to none,” and The New York Times declares, “There’s nothing like an evening spent with Ailey 2, the younger version of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.”
Women with Wings CIC – Black History Month Celebration
Date and time: Friday, 27th October, 11am-3pm
Venue: St.Paul’s Peel Parish Hall, Little Hulton M38 9EG
We’re throwing a celebration event in October for Black History Month Women with Wings CIC have chosen the theme of Women’s Achievements to learn about & celebrate. There will be Live Singing & Music, Food, Maker Stalls, Free Health Advice, Massages, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts & More! Exciting details to follow… keep an eye out!
Everyone is welcome and appreciated - All ages, genders and races can celebrate Black History Month!
Free entry and free parking onsite. More information
Cheeky Little Brown
Dates: Fri 20 October - Sat 21 October
Venue: The Lowry
Tiata Fahodzi, the UK’s leading British African heritage contemporary theatre company alongside co-producing partners Bristol Old Vic and Belgrade Theatre present the premiere of cheeky little brown, by Papatango Prize-winning playwright Nkenna Akunna (Some of Us Exist in the Future). This solo show stars Tiajna Amayo as Lady (ORANGE TREE THEATRE, UNICORN THEATRE, POLKA) and follows her story on a failed night out. Part drama, part musical with a playlist of original and familiar songs, cheeky little brown is a deep and sometimes surreal exploration of friendship, first queer heartbreak, and self-acceptance.
Ballet Black: Pioneers
Dates: Tue 31 October - Thu 2 November
Venue: The Lowry
Now in their 21st year, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black is excited to present award-winning choreographers, Will Tuckett and Mthuthuzeli November in a double bill of new and original work in Ballet Black: Pioneers. Will Tuckett’s Then Or Now, originally created in 2020, blends classical ballet, music and the poetry of Adrienne Rich to ask the question: in times like these, where do we each belong? “…the piece feels above all like a call for respect across any and all divides.” - The Telegraph, 2021
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CAHN – Annual Awards and BHM Fundraising Gala 2023
Date: Saturday 28th October 2023
Venue: Lancashire Cricket Club.
Please join us as we reflect on our accomplishments over the past six years, collaborating with prominent partners in government, statutory organisations, community and faith leaders, and the private sector to address health disparities within the black community. The gala will highlight an awards presentation, a sumptuous 3-course meal, lively music, and an auction featuring outstanding prizes.
Participating in this event offers an excellent chance to deepen your understanding of our initiatives and contribute to the community by aligning with our meaningful mission. Read more
Community Support Centre - FREE Intercultural Diversity Social Event
Date: Sunday 5th November 2023, 1pm-4pm
Venue: Clarendon Leisure Centre, Salford, M5 4HU
Join the Community Support Centre celebrating Black History Month with their FREE Intercultural Diversity Social Event. With activities and entertainment such as cultural music, dance, colouring, drawing and free African food and drinks, it's a fun-packed day for all the family!
Black History Month Celebration - Lusoconnection UK
Date: Saturday 28th October 2023, 12pm-6pm
Venue: Oasis Academy, Media City, King William Street, Salford, M50 3UQ
Join Lusoconnection UK for their Black History Month Celebration! Featuring talks and testimonies, basketball, music, health expo, dancing, arts, African food, and much more! It's a jam packed day for the whole family and a great opportunity to salute and celebrate our sisters!
Still I Rise – Salford City Council
Still I Rise celebrates Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) culture in Salford and tells the stories of some of those working in the city’s public and voluntary sectors. Individuals share their stories to inspire and empower others and offer role models for future generations. The idea for the exhibition came from Salford’s BAME Mental Health Champions, a group of volunteers representing people in their communities – including African, Yemeni and Chinese – who work with the council and NHS to act as links to mental health services in Salford.