Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month June 2010
Building on the success of last year, throughout June there will be free events held to celebrate the history, culture and language of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. See below to find out more.
Launch of Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month
Thursday 27 May, 6 - 7.30pm
Hackney Museum
Celebrate the history, culture and heritage of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and find out more about the exciting events and activities happening in Hackney throughout June.
Be-Longing: Traveller Stories; Traveller Lives Exhibition
Thursday 27 May – 30 June
Exhibition launch event Tuesday 8 June 5 - 6.30pm Free refreshments
Hackney Central Library
Traveller communities are the largest ethnic minority group in Europe with over 12 million people. For centuries they have suffered extreme levels of prejudice. It has been necessary for some to hide their identity to survive. Eva Sajovic’s exciting photographic exhibition Be-Longing shows the richness and diversity in the history and culture of these communities.
Comic book making workshop - tell your own story!
Tuesday 1 June, 2 - 4pm
Hackney Central Library
Storytelling has always been an important part of Traveller life. Making up stories is easy, powerful and fun. Come along to this workshop and discover how to tell your own story through comic books with writer Alistair Fruish. 7 years and upwards
Fantastic arts workshop
Thursday 3 June, 2 - 4pm
Homerton Library
Come and join us for a burst of colour and creativity. A fun and messy arts workshop led by Romany artist Delaine Le Bas. Open to all ages.
Children’s Treasure Hunt
Saturday 12 June, 2 - 4pm Hackney Central Library
Tuesday 29 June, 4 - 7pm Homerton Library
Come join our exciting treasure hunt and find out more about Gypsy, Roma and Traveller history and cultures along the way!
Fashion Live
Wednesday 16 June, 6 - 7.30pm
Hackney Museum
Come along and join us for an Irish Traveller and Roma fashion extravaganza. Expect frills, fun and frocks. Only for those with a passion for fashion!
Storytelling and Dance Workshop By invitation only. School bookings welcome.
Thursday 17 June, 9 - 3pm
Homerton
Tricia George will be telling a selection of tales from Gypsy and Traveller cultures. These stories will be interspersed with Broom and Turkish Romany dances for everyone to take part in!
Boxing workshop with James Cooke
Saturday 19 June, 2 - 4pm
Hackney Central Library
Boxing has long been a part of Irish Traveller history and culture. This workshop delivered by former British and European Super-Middleweight Champion James Cooke MBE will focus on the profession of boxing today and the skills needed to be a success. 8 years and upwards.
Into The West – Rio Cinema screening
Saturday 26 June, 11am
When a gigantic white stallion appears mysteriously to a Traveller grandfather and his two grandsons in a Dublin slum the boys smuggle him into their flat! Knowing the police will soon be after the horse, the boys and the stallion set off on an epic adventure. The movie explores childhood, as well as the prejudices and challenges faced by modern day Traveller communities.
Tickets: £1.50 children, £2.50 adults
Rio Cinema, 107 Kingsland High Street, London E8 2PB
Box Office: 020 7241 9410
Website: www.riocinema.org.uk
Irish Traveller & Roma Live Entertainment
Friday 2 July, 7 - 9.30pm
Homerton Library
Come along for an evening of great Irish and Roma music and see young Irish Travellers showcase their talents through music, dance, performance and poetry. Free refreshments.
More information
For more information please contact: Hackney Libraries and Information Services on Amber Linell on 0208 356 1630 or email amber.linell@hackney.gov.uk
Hackney Central Library, 1 Reading Lane E8 1GQ
Homerton Library, Homerton Library, E9 6AS
Hackney Museum 1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ
Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month 2010 has been brought to you by a partnership of the following local organisations in the borough:
The London Gypsy and Traveller Unit
We are a community development organisation. We support Travellers and Gypsies living in London to improve the quality of their lives and challenge the discrimination they routinely experience. For more info visit www.lgtu.org.uk
Traveller Education Service: The Learning Trust
We work with schools and families to get the best possible education services for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller families living in or visiting Hackney. For more info contact siobhan.ryan@thelearningtrust.co.uk
Hackney Libraries and Information Services: Hackney Council
Eight libraries, over a quarter of a million books, 57,000 DVDs and CDs, free interent access, hundreds of events, activities and regular groups. For more info visit the Libraries page.
Hackney Museum: Hackney Council
A local history museum with a difference! Exploring why people from all over the world have been settling here for hundreds of years. For our programme of free events and activities visit the Hackney Museum page.
Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Support Service: Hackney Homes
We offer specialist support to the Gypsy, Roma & Traveller communities within Hackney. Including tailored support to enable individuals to reach their potential. For more info Sarah.Lorrimer-Riley@hackneyhomes.org.uk or visit http://twitter.com/HackneyHomesGRT
Page updated: 15 Jun 2010
.