| Date
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Time |
Event |
Venue |
| 3rd -26th October
|
Friday 10.00am-4.00pm Saturday 10-5pm Sunday 10-2pm
|
The Front Room Figurative works from Swale based artists The Long Room Solo Exhibition of works from James Allchin -Winner of 2008 SAF Bursary awards –Application forms for the 2009 awards are available at the gallery |
Polka Dot Art Gallery, 54a London Road, Teynham, ME9 9QN Tel. 01795 521167 |
| Monday 6th October |
10.00am-10.30am |
Traditional Chinese Tales Lucy Young from the Ying Tao Chinese Assoc tells the story of Monkey Ages 5-7 |
Sittingbourne Library Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4AH Tel: 01795 476545 |
| Monday 6th October |
2.00pm-2.45pm |
Acting Workshop
Four Seasons Theatre Group will help you in your dreams to be a star
Ages 7+ |
Sittingbourne Library Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4AH Tel: 01795 476545 |
| Monday 6th October |
4.15pm-5.15pm |
Awards ceremony The winners of Diversity House’s poster competition are presented with their awards Details at Swale libraries Closing date for entries - Sep 15th |
Sittingbourne Library Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4AH Tel: 01795 476545 |
| Monday 6th October |
5.00pm-6.00pm |
New Covenant Church Service |
Crescent Hall,
|
| Monday 6th October |
6.30pm-7.30pm |
Interdenominational Church Service Open to All |
Crescent Hall, |
| Monday 6th October |
7.40pm-9.00pm |
Freedom Songs Workshop Join in a public celebration of Freedom Songs led by the New Covenant Church, Sittingbourne. Explore, listen and join in with the spiritual songs that helped African American slaves and later the Civil Rights Movement. Open to All |
Crescent Hall, |
| Tuesday 7th October |
10.00am-10.30am |
Traditional Chinese Tales Lucy Young from the Ying Tao Chinese Assoc tells the story of Monkey Ages 5-7 |
Faversham Library, Tel: 01795 532448 |
| Tuesday 7th October |
2.15pm-2.35pm |
Story Time Multi-cultural stories for ages 2-5 |
Sittingbourne Library Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4AH Tel: 01795 476545 |
| Tuesday 7th October |
2.00pm-2.45pm |
Circus Workshop Join in with juggling, plate spinning and stilt walking with Four Seasons Theatre Group Ages 7+ |
Sheerness Library, Tel: 01795 662618 |
| Tuesday 7th October |
6.30pm-7.30pm |
The social and economic inclusion of ethnic minorities in the regeneration of Kent A talk by Dr Abdul Mohammad of Kent Small Enterprise Network |
Sittingbourne Library Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4AH Tel: 01795 476545 |
|
Weds 8th October |
2.00pm-2.30pm |
Boogie Babies Music & dance for pre-school by Sammie’s Hip Pop Dance |
Sheerness Library, Tel: 01795 662618 |
| Weds 8th October |
2.00pm-2.45pm |
Dance Workshop Learn some moves and perform a routine with Four Seasons Theatre Group Ages 7+ |
Faversham Library, Tel: 01795 532448 |
| Weds 8th October |
7.15pm-8.15pm |
Colonialism in Literature A book group discussion on Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness and Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. Both works explore colonialism but from different view points. Do both authors come to the same conclusion? Open to All |
Sittingbourne Library Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4AH Tel: 01795 476545 |
| Thurs 9th October |
10.30am-11.00am |
Boogie Babies Music & Dance for pre-school by Sammie’s Hip Pop Dance This fun and enjoyable class will give your little ones and early insight into dance, parents and guardians accompanying their tots will need to join in, sing along and encourage your child. Boogie Tots is all about having fun and interacting positively with your child. |
Sittingbourne Library Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4AH Tel: 01795 476545 |
| Thurs 9th October |
10.45am-11.15am |
Multi-cultural Baby Bounce & Rhyme A lively and fun session of rhymes, songs and percussion for parents with toddlers. A mixed programme will include nursery rhymes and songs from Nigeria and Ghana. |
Sheerness Library, Tel: 01795 662618 |
| Thurs 9th October |
7.00pm-8.00pm |
Africans in Britain – a two thousand year history Talk by local author Marika Sherwood Africans have lived in Britain at least since they arrived as part of the conquering Roman army. This talk will serve as an introduction to this history, including a glimpse of some African residents in Kent. Marika Sherwood is a Sr Research Fellow at London University. She has written many books and articles on aspects of this history, and most recently, two books on how British merchants, bankers and others managed to circumvent the Acts of 1807 and 1833 making it illegal to trade in enslaved Africans and abolishing slavery. |
Faversham Library, Tel: 01795 532448 |
Friday 10th October |
10.00am-10.30am |
The Expert patient A public health talk by Perpetua Egan of the NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent |
Wyvern Hall, Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4NT |
| Friday 10th October |
11.00am-12.00pm |
Samba Workshop Come and learn how to Samba with Fulston Manor School’s very own Samba Group |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Friday 10th October |
12.00pm-12.30pm |
Cultural understanding / acceptance in building stronger and safer communities A talk by Derek Wyatt MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Friday 10th October |
1.00pm-1.30pm |
Mental Health and Self Esteem A talk by John Dixon, Counsellor and Psychosexual Therapist in private practice and with Relate |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Friday 10th October |
2.00pm-3.00pm |
Pilates Workshop by Your Body Pilates Pilates classes have become a very popular form of exercise beneficial for maintaining a healthy, well balanced body, improving fitness levels and can leave you feeling refreshed, invigorated and with a better sense of well being. |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Friday 10th October |
3.00pm-3.30pm |
Community Cohesion and Health Inequalities A talk by Jonathan Sexton, Assistant Director of Public Health, Canterbury and Swale |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Friday 10th October |
4.30pm-5.30pm |
Soco Demonstration & Workshop
|
Wyvern Hall, |
| Friday 10th October |
5.30pm-6.30pm |
Salsa Demonstration & Workshop by Latino Passion Salsa Club |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Friday 10th October |
6.30pm-7.30pm |
Jamaican Dance Hall Demonstration & Workshop |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Friday 10th October |
7.00pm-9.00pm |
Chrysalis Jazz Trio Free admission |
Polka Dot Art Gallery, 54a London Road, Teynham, ME9 9QN Tel. 01795 521167 |
| Friday 10th October |
7.00pm-9.00pm |
Varda & Gry & I’m only a gypsy what do I know - Two 5 mins Romany Films – prior to main film Son of Rambo - Over 12’s |
Bluetown Heritage Centre, Sheerness |
| Sat 11th October |
10.00am-5.00pm |
High Street Celebrations Stalls and street entertainment on Sittingbourne High Street For those wishing to have a stall contact Diversity House, Tel: 01795 420455 1.00pm-2.00pm - Bloco Fogo Four Seasons Theatre Group
|
Sittingbourne High Street |
| Sat 11th October |
10.00am-5.00pm |
BIG DRAW Fun with drawing everyone welcome no experience necessary |
Polka Dot Art Gallery, 54a London Road, Teynham, ME9 9QN Tel. 01795 521167 |
| Sat 11th October |
10.00am-11.00am |
Myths and Legends around the World For ages 5-11 |
Sittingbourne Library Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4AH Tel: 01795 476545 |
| Sat 11th October |
10.00am-12.00pm |
Red Cross Massage The therapeutic care service helps individuals in stressful situations and times of personal crisis by promoting a sense of well-being and relaxation through gentle massage. The therapy of hand, neck and shoulder massage, given through clothing, can also assist in pain and stress relief. |
Crescent Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
10.30am-12.00pm |
The Living Library The living library is a new concept started in Sweden. Borrow a live book - talk to local community members and find out about their life and values |
Faversham Library, Newton Road, Faversham, ME13 8DY Tel: 01795 532448 |
| Sat 11th October |
10.00am-11.30am |
English Folk Dance Display & Workshop by Faversham Folk Dance Club |
Crescent Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
10.30am-11.00am |
Line Dance Display Get those toes tappin’ and those thighs slappin’ with Pony Express Line Dance Club |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
11.00am-11.30am |
Hip Hop Street Display by Sammie’s Hip Pop Dance Samantha is involved in many things in the community, most recently she showcased some members of Sammie's Hip POP Dance at the Sittingbourne Spectacular |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
11.30am-12.00pm |
Line Dance Workshop
by Pony Express Line Dance Club |
Crescent Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
11.30am-12.00pm |
Fire safety in the Home Minimise the risks. A demonstration and advice session held by Kent Fire Service |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
12.00pm-1.00pm |
Hip Hop Street Workshop by Sammie’s Hip Pop Dance |
Crescent Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
12.00pm-1.00pm |
Pilates Workshop by Your Body Pilates |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
1.00pm-1.30pm |
Faversham Appalachian Cloggers Display |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
1.00pm-2.00pm |
Majorettes Display & Workshop Interested in your child learning skill and co-ordination? Pom pom and baton twirling by Rainham Rangerettes |
Crescent Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
1.30pm-2.00pm |
The importance of community cohesion in the regeneration of Swale Talk by Gordon Henderson, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Sittingbourne & Sheppey |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
2.00pm-4.00pm Doors open 1.50pm Performance 2.15pm |
Frititi FRITITI, (meaning ‘ancient’ in the Akan language) is a London-based performing arts company whose focus is on traditional African drumming and dance. It was created to explore, develop and pass on to future generations, traditional artistic expressions using music, dance, poetry and ritual. "…literally exploded onto the floor with energetic and breathtaking choreography and infectious rhythms". With members from Africa, Caribbean and Europe, FRITITI are a testimony to London as a magnet for multiculturalism and artistic excellence. BBC News For further information on Frititi, visit www.frititi.com Tickets £5.00 Tickets available from Avenue Theatre, Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne. ME10 4DN. Tel. 01795 471140, info@avenuetheatre.co.uk or via post, sending a cheque made payable to Diversity House to Diversity House, Phoenix House, Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4BX. Include a stamped self- addressed envelope or tickets can be collected at the door. |
Borden Grammar School, Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DB |
| Sat 11th October |
2.00pm-4.30pm |
The Living Library The living library is a new concept started in Sweden. Borrow a live book - talk to local community members and find out about their life and values |
Faversham Library, Tel: 01795 532448 |
| Sat 11th October |
2.00pm-2.30pm |
Belly Dance Display Sevenveils runs both beginner and improver level bellydance classes in Kent. Age 14+ |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
2.30pm- 4.00pm |
Healthy Eating Workshop Find out how to cook some delicious food from around the world with Mike Spackman, Sheppey Healthy Living Centre’s talented Community Chef |
Crescent Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
2.30pm-3.00pm |
Community Cohesion, Equality & Human Rights A talk by Alexis Wright, Equality and Human Rights Commission |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
3.00pm-4.30pm |
Magpie Dance Workshop Magpie is at the forefront of dance for people with learning disabilities and has carved out a national reputation for its exciting and inspiring approach to inclusive dance. Please come prepared to move and wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes For young people aged 14 -25 with learning disabilities, for adults and support workers of 25 + Sponsored by KCC Adult Social Services |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
4.30pm-5.30pm |
Risky Business – Sketches & Drama Workshop Songs and sketches by local performers and members of Skillnet; supporting people with learning difficulties and disabilities Sponsored by KCC Environment & Regeneration Directorate |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
4.30pm-5.30pm |
Faversham Appalatian Cloggers Workshop |
Crescent Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
5.45pm-6.30pm |
Bloco Fogo Bloco Fogo play Brazilian, Cuban and African influenced rhythms. Bloco Fogo dancers combine their amazing energy and visual impact with the horn section’s melodious and punctuating lines to create a memorable riot of colour and movement. Visit www.blocofogo.com |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
5.30pm-6.30pm |
Argentine Tango Display & Workshop by Argentine Tango South East - The only school dedicated to authentic tango in Kent and East Sussex. They have been dancing and teaching locally for many years, and have a wealth of experience teaching everyone, from the complete novice to the experienced dancer. www.argentinetangosoutheast.co.uk
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Crescent Hall, |
| Sat 11th October |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
Swale Arts Forum Bursary Awards and Swale Local Achievement Awards Ceremony |
Borden Grammar School, Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DB |
| Sat 11th October |
8.30pm-10.50pm |
Lorraine Ayensu Following on from her regional and national successes in 2006 and 2007, Bristol based singer songwriter Lorraine Ayensu is coming to Borden Grammer School with her trio. Lorraine is of Ghanaian & British heritage, and grew up in the North East. She describes her songs as a conversation between all the music she likes. She draws on the forms of British and American song-writing and combines them with world beat, soul, urban, rock and jazz sounds. Lorraine has extensive live experience; she has played at Glastonbury Festival: (Avalon and Jazz Café stages), Respect and WOMAD festivals and last year she supported Papa Noel & Bana Congo project, winning rave reviews: "One of the best live outfits in the UK" Rick Williams – The Lift Global Music Festival 2007 Expect a range of songs from tender ballads to uplifting and up beat Afro folk-Soul. Regular collaborators: Ghanaian percussionist Nii Tagoe and saxophonist Norma Daykin join with Lorraine to add dynamic rhythm and harmony to Lorraine’s already complete guitar playing and melodic vocals. For further information on Lorraine and her music, visit www.lorraineayensu.com or www.myspace.com/lorraineayensu Tickets £8.50 to include a glass of wine. (Group discounts are available) * Doors open at 7.30pm for Swale Diversity Achievement Awards (8.00pm-8.30pm) Tickets available from Avenue Theatre, Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne. ME10 4DN. Tel. 01795 471140, info@avenuetheatre.co.uk or via post, sending a cheque made payable to Diversity House to Diversity House, Phoenix House, Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4BX. Include a stamped self- addressed envelope or tickets can be collected at the door. |
Borden Grammar School, Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DB |
Sun 12th October |
1.00pm-2.00pm |
Chinese Dance Display by the Kwan Ngei Chinese Association |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sun 12th October |
1.00pm-2.30pm |
Latin American / Sequence Display & Workshop by Star Dance Club |
Crescent Hall, |
| Sun 12th October |
2.00pm-2.30pm |
Irish Dancing Display By the Cullen Academy |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sun 12th October |
2.30pm-3.00pm |
Street Dance Display By Dance Dynamics |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sun 12th October |
3.00pm-3.30pm |
Flamenco Display by a la Mode |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sun 12th October |
3.00pm-4.00pm |
Irish Dancing Workshop by the Cullen Academy |
Crescent Hall, |
| Sun 12th October |
4.30pm-5.00pm |
Flamenco by Liz Gray |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sun 12th October |
5.00pm-5.30pm |
Street Dancing Display by Inspirations Dance |
Wyvern Hall, |
| Sun 12th October |
5.30pm-6.30pm |
Salsa Display & Workshop by Latino Passion Salsa Club |
Crescent Hall, |
| Friday 17th October
|
7.00pm-9.00pm |
Sittingbourne and Sheppey writers Recital of ditties, poetry and stories |
Polka Dot Art Gallery, 54a London Road, Teynham, ME9 9QN Tel. 01795 521167 |
| Saturday 23rd October |
3.00pm 5.00pm |
Open Studio for James Allchin Come and enjoy a drink and meet the Artist |
Polka Dot Art Gallery, 54a London Road, Teynham, ME9 9QN Tel. 01795 521167 |
