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Samhain X Black History Month Celebration
Stoke
Plymouth
Devon
PL2 1BJ
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Free
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"Now is the season of Samhain. It is the season of our ancestors, of our glorious dead, of those who have fallen and crossed over the veil from this world to the next. This is a time for us to honour them and pay tribute."
This month's culture club is a very special event in our calendar, as Samhain walks hand in hand with Black history month this October – a perfect time to remember and honour our ancestors.
People from African and Caribbean backgrounds have been a fundamental part of British history for centuries, but their contribution has often been overlooked, distorted or ignored. As the theme for Black history month 2024 is reclaiming narratives, we are excited to have Patrice Naiambana who will be leading an interactive storytelling and drumming workshop. Not only will it be energetic, it's educational and insightful too. What a way to honour those who have been before!
Local resident, Rudolph Archer will be sharing the story of patties – why they may look familiar to you, how to make one, and how delicious they taste! Expect to get hands on whilst learning how to make this Caribbean delight.
There will be a fire roaring in the Blockhouse Park community garden, where Patrice will lead us in telling a story. A perfect spot enjoy your feast plate!
For children, there is a cosy role-play fire area within the community centre for themed reading and story time, as well as colouring to enjoy a quiet moment or to take home.
As a group, we will be continuing to work on our autumnal rag bunting and will feast on a delicious Jamaican veggie stew. We love to share, so please bring along something to add to the Caribbean-themed POTLUCK FEAST table. Perhaps a bread to go with stew, a mango or pineapple chutney, Jamaican ginger cake, rice & peas, or even a coconut slaw, sweet corn fritters, plantain, sweet potato or peaches and fruity salsa.
We can't wait to celebrate Samhain with you this year, and honour all of our ancestors and their histories.
Join us 26th October 2pm – 5pm at Stoke Youth Community Centre and Blockhouse Park Community Garden.
Culture Club is a monthly event run by The Village Hub and The Tree Project CIC that involves food, crafts, and arts. It is themed around seasonality and culture. They are FREE to attend for Village Hub Members who live in Stoke and Morice Town. Donations are welcome from other visitors.
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This activity is part of Blockhouse Folk: Past, Present & Future - a two year project by The Village Hub to uncover and celebrate social and natural heritage in our neighbourhood - made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. You can find out more about the project at https://blockhousefolk.thevillagehub.org.uk
