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Preston Montserrat & Friends Annual Reunion September Dance
Come and Join us on Saturday 9th September 2017 8pm til late
Goat Water
DJ Volcano plus resident DJ Babs
£6 entrance fee
Jalgos Sports and Social Club, Rose St, Preston
Spectrum Carnival Troupe show their appreciation of Philip Duncan aka ‘the Boss’ with an afternoon of Carnival Arts and Dance.
Spectrum Carnival Troupe was started by Philip over ten years ago and was his great joy and passion in life. He encouraged participation in Preston Caribbean Carnival and many other carnivals throughout the north of England, leading his troupe with dedication, commitment and an impish sense of fun.
Sadly, in recent years Philips health has made it impossible for him to continue in his role as Spectrum’s Troupe Leader. His legacy to the troupe has been carried forward by Lisa Hopkins with help from other Spectrum committee members, Shirley, Rhianne and Kirsty. The troupe is going from strength to strength with Philip as their guiding light.
This May the troupe gave Philip and the other residents of Banksfield House an afternoon filled with the fun, colour and music that Philip loves so much. It was a Carnival in miniature on a hot sunny Sunday afternoon.
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- Phil and Spectrum with the group’s banner
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- Phil and Nadine boogie to the beat.
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- Spectrum and Phil dance together.
The Troupe members have been practising their dance routines to perfection and they delighted Philip with their skills and enthusiasm. He joined them and Carnival Costume artist, Nadine Knight in dancing to the infectious tunes the troupe will be sharing at Preston Caribbean Carnival on 25th June 2017.
Don’t miss it – if the ‘Boss Man’ can be there he’ll be dancing with his troupe as always!
Identity Crisis A touring one woman show, written by and staring Phina Oruche
Nigerian heritage actress Phina Oruche’s funny one woman show is coming to Oswaldwistle Civic Theatre on 23 April 2016.
A group booking rate of £6 a ticket is available, saving £2 on the standard ticket price.
Please get in touch if you would like to book and we can get a group together to take advantage of the discount.
Identity Crisis
A touring one woman show, written by and staring Phina Oruche
Saturday 23 April 2016, 7.30pm
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre, 155 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3HZ
T: 01254 398319
Tickets: £8/£6
BHM Film event in Lancaster
A fantastic opportunity to see some great films for Black History Month for only £1.00. At The Sanctuary, Lancaster Library, Market Square, Lancaster LA1 1HY on Tuesdays throughout October at 6.30.
PBHG Social Evening
Can’t believe another year has passed so quickly!!! It’s that time again.
Preston Black History Group End of Year Social evening is next Tuesday 3rd Dec 6.15pm at Pond 9-10 Cross St, Preston, PR1 3LT.
Self funding . . . come along and get to know group members over a lovely Tapas meal.
Please let Group Secretary Christina (christina@prestonblackhistory
Hope to see you there!!!
Get a taste of India at The Cotton Exchange launch party
The Cotton Exchange launch party
Harris Museum & Art Gallery
Wednesday 12 September 5pm-8pm
Meet the artists who will be in residence at the Harris during September, enjoy chai tea and Thali food, music, creativity, colours and fabrics!
Free – just drop in!
Come along to a jolly launch party to welcome two Indian Artists from Ahmedabad, into England! They are both going to be on an artists residency for three weeks at the Harris then three weeks at Platt Hall, Manchester. Please feel free to circulate this to anyone that you might think would be interested, the more the merrier! It is aimed at all ages and includes – participants, visitors, colleagues, friends, family, neighbours etc!
The two artists, Lokesh Ghai and Shamji Vishram – textile artist and weaver respectively – will be offering an activity and events programme during the weeks of the 10th September and the 28th September – mainly delivering workshops Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. I have been targeting the community to offer them the opportunity of working with the artists in a creative workshop (on or off site) and to date, have a couple of dates that I am keeping as “neutral” drop in workshops for anyone that I haven’t targeted yet to attend – including staff/individuals not belonging to a group. These two dates are: Thursday 20th Sept 1.30 – 4.45pm and Saturday 22nd Sept 10.00am – 12.30noon. A workshop could be based on trying Indian garments and textiles on; a discussion and short film workshop or a making workshop (weaving and block printing). Contact Kyra Milnes at the Harris for more info.K.Milnes@preston.gov.uk
Kyra Milnes
Access & Inclusion Officer
01772905412
Preston City Council
The Artists:
SLOkesh Ghaihamji Vishram – weaver, and LOkesh Ghai – textile artist (pictured), both work in Gujarat, India, and will be at the Harris Museum & Art Gallery for a limited period of three weeks, from 10-28 Sept. to bring The Cotton Exchange project alive.
The artists will present their own work, plus new work by other Indian artists and artisans working in the cotton textiles and fashion industry.
A “pop up” studio will be in the Harris Café, featuring creative discussions, practical workshops and social events. (look out for details on the Harris website nearer the time)
The Cotton Exchange project:
The Cotton Exchange is part of a series of international exchange visits between England and India – specifically Lancashire, Manchester and Ahmedabad in Gujurat.
A team of young people and staff from five North West museums and art galleries, including the Harris Museum & Art Gallery, have been working together since their recent visit to Gujarat this year.
For more details about the project, please visit storiesoftheworldnw.tumblr.com
The Cotton Exchange is part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad programme
Stories of the World which is led by Arts Council England in partnership with the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG).
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