Black History Month Events

Friendship Friday - Breast Cancer Awareness (SACCO)

• Friday 20 October, 2:15pm - 5:30pm
• Sutton Lodge, 139 Brighton Rd, Sutton SM2 5SW

For their regular ‘Friendship Friday’ sessions, SACCO will be focusing on Breast Cancer Awareness, with guest Kathy Morgan from SHP. 

RSVP: info@sacco.org.uk

‘The Road To Freedom: Ending Slavery in Britain' Exhibition

• From Wednesday 20 September - Sunday 29 October
• Monday - Thursday 9am-7:30pm
• Friday - Saturday 9am-4:30pm
• Sunday - 1pm-4pm
• Sutton Central Library Gallery, St Nicholas Way, SM1 1EA

Our Cultural Services Team are are delighted to share an exhibition which explores the story of slavery and its abolition. Produced by 'Learning Through the Arts', the exhibition examines significant moments of the abolitionist movement. This will include a display of locally relevant material from Sutton’s own Archives, and LTA would like to offer school visits.

Coding Workshop for Children

• Monday 23 October 2:30-3:30pm
• Sutton Central Library (Community Space) SM1 1EA

This useful session will be delivered by the School of African Languages for up to 20 participants. For just £4 per ticket, you can be introduced to the world of Coding!

Self Empowerment for Black Women (SACCO)

• Tuesday 24 October 10:30am- 1:30pm
• Garden Hall at EcoLocal, The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, SM5 3NX

Join the Sutton African and Caribbean Cultural Organisation, Sutton Uplift and the Women’s Centre for a session to empower black women. Come along and celebrate yourself and other sisters for BHM. This will be a free event and refreshments will be provided. Tickets are limited and available on eventbrite.

Email to RSVP: info@sacco.org.uk

Meet the Author: ‘India Won’t Go To Sleep’

• 2:00pm - 2:30pm
• Sutton Central Library (Children’s Library, GF), SM1 1EA
• Perfect for children aged 6-10

Young author, India Jones-Aryeh, takes us on a journey through the book she wrote when she was just 8! In this session, you'll listen to her exciting story and hear all about what it's like to be a young author.

Astronauts to the Moon! 

• Wednesday 25 October at 1pm and 2pm
• Wallington Library (Mallinson Room) Wallington, SM6 0HY

We celebrate the achievements and stories deeply rooted in black history. These sessions are packed with fun activities for children aged 3-8 that educate and inspire! Listen to enchanting stories from renowned authors, bringing the wonders of the cosmos down to Earth. Every participant will receive printable materials, plus a chance to win exciting book giveaways! 20 - 25 participants at £4 per ticket.

ACHA ‘darkness to light’ celebration

• Thursday 26 October 1pm-5pm
• The Phoenix Leisure Centre, Mollison Drive, Wallington, SM6 9NZ

Join the African Caribbean Heritage Association (ACHA) for their 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and a wonderful celebration of untold stories, great music, laughter, delicious food and entertainment. Email to RSVP: achasutton@yahoo.com 

‘The Monuments of St Nicholas’ Church’ 

• Thursday 26 October, 11:30am - 12:30pm
• St Nicholas’ Church, St Nicholas Way SM1 1ST

Join local historian Jeff Richards and the Friends of St Nicholas’ Churchyard for a short history talk (aimed at adults) introducing an exciting project to create a booklet that will explain the monuments of St. Nicholas, which have historical links with slavery & the slave trade. Tickets are available on eventbrite.

Sutton Historians ‘The Dr. George Rice Project:One Year On…’

• Friday 27 October 2pm-4pm
• Sutton Central Library, SM1 1EA

A public talk about the project recognising the life and impact of Dr. Rice, an extraordinary Sutton resident who held many positions, including Chief Public Vaccinator for Sutton, Cheam and Carshalton. This free event has limited spaces; advance booking required.

Black History Month Finale (SACCO)

• Friday 27 October 4pm-11pm
• Sutton Cricket Club, Gander Green Lane, SM1 2EH

Join the Sutton African and Caribbean Cultural Organisation for a wonderful closing celebration for this year’s Black History Month. There will be Dinner and a Guest Speaker! (Bar available from 6:30pm - 9:30pm) Email to RSVP: info@sacco.org.uk