Past Events

British PremiereA city which belongs to just one man is no true cityIn a war-torn city, two brothers lie dead: one hailed and buried a hero, the other denounced as a traitor, his body to be displayed as a warning to anyone daring to defy the new leader Creon, who is ruthless in her grip on power.A grieving, defiant Antigone strikes out against Creon’s brutal regime in a furious act of civil disobedience which will have devastating consequences for them…

 One Colchester Community Hub Shopfront with Art Exhibits and displays for all of the community.With the support of the Minories Gallery and Community 360, Black History Month Colchester will be in residents in the shopfront at 2/6 Long Wyre Street  CO1 1LH in the Town Centre.Our Black History Month program will available throughout the month October from the 1st of the month until October 31st.Also on this date: 10/10/21Mercury Theatre - ANTIGONENaravatri Festival BLM The Art of Protest

 One Colchester Community Hub Shopfront with Art Exhibits and displays for all of the community.With the support of the Minories Gallery and Community 360, Black History Month Colchester will be in residents in the shopfront at 2/6 Long Wyre Street  CO1 1LH in the Town Centre.Our Black History Month program will available throughout the month October from the 1st of the month until October 31st.Also on this date: 11/10/21Mercury Theatre - ANTIGONENavratri FestivalBLM - The Art of Protest

We Are the Minories Gallery will host an exhibition and display of placards & PensHighlighting the work of Black Lives Matter Colchester. The exhibit will be on display fromthe 4th to the 22nd of October.4/5 TRINITY SQUARE COLCHESTERAdmission is FREE

British PremiereA city which belongs to just one man is no true cityIn a war-torn city, two brothers lie dead: one hailed and buried a hero, the other denounced as a traitor, his body to be displayed as a warning to anyone daring to defy the new leader Creon, who is ruthless in her grip on power.A grieving, defiant Antigone strikes out against Creon’s brutal regime in a furious act of civil disobedience which will have devastating consequences for them…

One Colchester Community Hub Shopfront with Art Exhibits, presentations, and displays for all of the community.With the support of the Minories Gallery and Community 360, Black History Month Colchester will be in residents in the shopfront at 2/6 Long Wyre Street       CO1 1LH in the Town Centre.Our Black History Month program will available throughout the month October from the 1st of the month until October 31st.Also on this date: 12/10/21Mercury Theatre - ANTIGONENavratri FestivalBLM - The Art of…

Black History Colchester and African Families in the UK  Zoom Meeting that aims to bring together black men for "A Time to Talk"                                                                                                  and discuss ideas and thoughts around the issues and…

British PremiereA city which belongs to just one man is no true cityIn a war-torn city, two brothers lie dead: one hailed and buried a hero, the other denounced as a traitor, his body to be displayed as a warning to anyone daring to defy the new leader Creon, who is ruthless in her grip on power.A grieving, defiant Antigone strikes out against Creon’s brutal regime in a furious act of civil disobedience which will have devastating consequences for them…

One Colchester Community Hub Shopfront will host the African Families in the UK Staff and volunteers to provide a community advice surgery, with suggestions and answers to many questions, thoughts and concerns within our communities.                                                        With an informative presentation by Dave Murphy on What is "COMMON LAW" Also on this date: Art Exhibits, presentations, and…

We Are the Minories Gallery will host an exhibition and display of placards & PensHighlighting the work of Black Lives Matter Colchester. The exhibit will be on display fromthe 4th to the 22nd of October.Admission is FREE

British PremiereA city which belongs to just one man is no true cityIn a war-torn city, two brothers lie dead: one hailed and buried a hero, the other denounced as a traitor, his body to be displayed as a warning to anyone daring to defy the new leader Creon, who is ruthless in her grip on power.A grieving, defiant Antigone strikes out against Creon’s brutal regime in a furious act of civil disobedience which will have devastating consequences for them…

 FreeBHM Art Exhibit & Tour  One Colchester Community Hub Shopfront with Art Exhibits, presentations, and displays for all of the community.TILBURY BRIDGE WALKWAY OF MEMORIES ART INSTALLATION VIDEO TOUR Tilbury Bridge Walkway is an iconic location which has an historic significance to the black community in Britain. This artwork is a unique statement memorialising the lives of those people who came from the Caribbean who carried their British passports proudly as British citizens with hope and expectation. They passed through this location…

 We Are the Minories Gallery will host an exhibition and display of placards & PensHighlighting the work of Black Lives Matter Colchester. The exhibit will be on display fromthe 4th to the 22nd of October.4/5 Trinity Square Colchester Essex  CO1 1JRAdmission is FREE

British PremiereA city which belongs to just one man is no true cityIn a war-torn city, two brothers lie dead: one hailed and buried a hero, the other denounced as a traitor, his body to be displayed as a warning to anyone daring to defy the new leader Creon, who is ruthless in her grip on power.A grieving, defiant Antigone strikes out against Creon’s brutal regime in a furious act of civil disobedience which will have devastating consequences for them…

One Colchester Community Hub Shopfront will host our first, Colchester Caribbean Elders "V" Southend Caribbean community group "Dominoes Tournament"  for all of the community. A night of Dominoes competitions with our guest from Southend. October 16th will mark the beginning of a regular program of sports and activities with our neighbouring Caribbean brothers and sisters. Leading to an annual Domino Tournament to celebrate within Black History Month Colchester. With the support of the Minories Gallery and Community 360, Black History…

British PremiereA city which belongs to just one man is no true cityIn a war-torn city, two brothers lie dead: one hailed and buried a hero, the other denounced as a traitor, his body to be displayed as a warning to anyone daring to defy the new leader Creon, who is ruthless in her grip on power.A grieving, defiant Antigone strikes out against Creon’s brutal regime in a furious act of civil disobedience which will have devastating consequences for them…

Free CLOSED ON SUNDAYS!One Colchester Community Hub Shopfront with Art Exhibits, presentations, and displays for all of the community.With the support of the Minories Gallery and Community 360, Black History Month Colchester will be in residents in the shopfront at 2/6 Long Wyre Street       CO1 1LH in the Town Centre.Our Black History Month program will available throughout the month October from the 1st of the month until October 31st.Also on this date: 13/10/21 -Dave Chappell @ Apollo Theatre,…

Free One Colchester Community HubShopfront with Art Exhibits, presentations, and displays for all of the community.With the support of the Minories Gallery and Community 360, Black History Month Colchester will be in residents in the shopfront at 2/6 Long Wyre Street       CO1 1LH in the Town Centre.Our Black History Month program will available throughout the month October from the 1st of the month until October 31st.   Also on this date: 13/10/21 Mercury Theatre - ANTIGONE, BLM Colchester - The…

Black History Month celebrations in Harwich and Dovercourt Essex.Black History Month displays and presentations of  Why do we celebrate Black History Month and the arrival of Empire Windrush to Tilbury, Essex with power points, slide shows and video.With Refreshments and a light lunch.

The official launch of a new publication  "The Ambassador" by Author Rachel Walton.Bringing minority communities together and creating success stories is something that everyone should focus on. Working together is what we need in our world right now!The Ambassador is focused on minority communities gaining resources to better themselves and the people around them. Author Rachel Walton has helped countless people within communities become leaders, and help others to work towards a better future. When we focus on the positive,…

One Colchester Community Hub Shopfront with Art Exhibits, presentations, and displays for all of the community.With the support of the Minories Gallery and Community 360, Black History Month Colchester will be in residents in the shopfront at 2/6 Long Wyre Street       CO1 1LH in the Town Centre.Our Black History Month program will available throughout the month October from the 1st of the month until October 31st.Also on this date: 10/10/21  BLM The Art of Protest @ 4/5 Trinity…

 FreeOne Colchester Community HubShopfront with Art Exhibits, presentations, and displays for all of the community.With the support of the Minories Gallery and Community 360, Black History Month Colchester will be in residents in the shopfront at 2/6 Long Wyre Street       CO1 1LH in the Town Centre.Our Black History Month program will available throughout the month October from the 1st of the month until October 31st.   Also on this date: 21/10/21  The Art of Protest 4/5 Trinity Square. Dave Chappell…

 Free Talk and GuideOne Colchester Community HubShopfront with Art Exhibits, presentations, and displays for all of the community.With the support of the Minories Gallery and Community 360, Black History Month Colchester will be in residents in the shopfront at 2/6 Long Wyre Street       CO1 1LH in the Town Centre.Our Black History Month program will available throughout the month October from the 1st of the month until October 31st.   Also on this date: 13/10/22 BLM Colchester – The Art of…

 Free Black History Month @ Townhouse Yotuh-Stop & SearchWe have several Youth Activities for the month, "STOP & SEARCH - KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" The sessions will start at 1:00pm on Saturday, the 23rd of October. The session will concentrate on the issues and an understanding of your individual rights and the correct procedures that a police officer should comply to when executing Stop & Search.   Each session is limited to 10 - 12 participants to each sessions.Also on this date: 23/10/21Mercury…

       Mercury Theatre celebrates Black History Month with an evening of music and entertainment in the new and improved bar and restaurant of the New Mercury theatre with Omar Aziz, Antony Woodley and Poet, Lawrence Savage. "Tony is a multi- instrumentalist, song writer.He studied music & dance in West Africa & Cuba.He has taught & performed at various festivals, events & venues both nationally & internationally.He is very much looking forward to performing this evening"     '' Omar Aziz. A multi-Instrumentalist sound practitioner from…

As part of our Black History Month program, this weekend we are celebrating the talents of the late, great Tubby Hayes, we've teamed up with Firstsite art gallery who, prior to the Simon Spillett Quartet’s concert, will be screening Tubby Hayes: A Man In A Hurry, on Saturday evening, October 23rd. (Tickets on sale mid-August.)This documentary looks at Tubby's life, his influence on fellow musicians, the UK jazz music scene of the mid-50s to mid-60s, and music in general. Simon Spillett will give…

As part of our weekend celebrating the talents of the late, great Tubby Hayes, we've teamed up with Firstsite art gallery who, prior to the Simon Spillett Quartet’s concert, will be screening Tubby Hayes: A Man In A Hurry, on Saturday evening, October 23rd. (Tickets on sale mid-August.)This documentary looks at Tubby's life, his influence on fellow musicians, the UK jazz music scene of the mid-50s to mid-60s, and music in general. Simon Spillett will give a brief introduction, followed afterwards by a Q&A…

One Colchester Community Hub Shopfront with Art Exhibits, presentations, and displays for all of the community.With the support of the Minories Gallery and Community 360, Black History Month Colchester will be in residents in the shopfront at 2/6 Long Wyre Street       CO1 1LH in the Town Centre.Our Black History Month program will available throughout the month October from the 1st of the month until October 31st.Also on this date: 11/10/25BLM - The Art of Protest 4/5 Trinity Square,…

Presentation and Guided TourOne Colchester Community Hub Shopfront with Art Exhibits, presentations, and displays for all of the community.With the support of the Minories Gallery and Community 360, Black History Month Colchester will be in residents in the shopfront at 2/6 Long Wyre Street       CO1 1LH in the Town Centre.Our Black History Month program will available throughout the month October from the 1st of the month until October 30st.Also on this date: 11/10/26BLM - The Art of Protest…

One Colchester Community Hub Shopfront will host the African Families i the UK Staff and volunteers to provide a community advice surgery, with suggestions and answers to many questions, thoughts   and concerns within our communities. with a presentation on legal matters,by DanielMatovu          Also on this date: Art Exhibits, presentations, and displays for all of the community.With the support of the Minories Gallery and Community 360, Black History Month Colchester will be in residents in the shopfront at 2/6 Long Wyre Street …

Black History Month celebrations in Clacton Essex.Black History Month displays and presentations of  Why do we celebrate Black History Month and the arrival of Empire Windrush to Tilbury, Essex with power points, slide shows and video. With Refreshments and a light lunch.  

BHM Art Exhibit & Tour - The FinallyOne Colchester Community Hub Shopfront with Art Exhibits, presentations, and displays for all of the community.With the support of the Minories Gallery and Community 360, Black History Month Colchester will be in residents in the shopfront at 2/6 Long Wyre Street       CO1 1LH in the Town Centre.Our Black History Month program will available throughout the month October from the 1st of the month until October 31st.Also on this date: 29/10/21BLM The…

THE UK BLACK BUSINESS SHOW HAS BEEN CREATED TO INSPIRE AND CONNECT BLACK BUSINESS OWNERS AND WORKING PROFESSIONALSThrough business exhibitions, deep-dive workshops, interactive panels, and seminars, delivered by industry pioneers, this event will enable personal, professional and corporate development.To celebrate UK Black History Month, The UK Black Business Show will be taking place in October. The show will highlight the achievements and contributions black businesses have made to the economy. Attendees will gain cutting-edge insight and advice in entrepreneurship, leadership, soft skills and cultural development from some of the UK’s leading black business owners. Join us in supporting…

MARIA CHIARA ARGIRO GROUPThe Fall Dance has real crossover appeal; don’t think of it as a just a jazz record, but think of it as a great record. The playing is just superb . . . the lyrical flow of the music carries you effortlessly down a winding river of sound and exploration . . . A totally sublime experience,” wrote Echoes and Dust about Maria Chiara Argirò’s 2017 debut album. Blending classical music and folk traditions with her own approach to…

Tired of life, black Essex girl Joanna, decides to take matters into her own hands and  enter herself into one of the country’s most prestigious beauty pageants, disguised as a  Senegalese Princess.  Based on the little-known, true story of Princess Dinubolu, Princess Essex is the funny and  dynamic tale of the first black woman to ever enter a beauty pageant in the UK.  A true story, that not only asks us to question the misconception of the Essex girl, but  invites…