Upcoming events - where to find us

Upcoming events - where to find us

Black Brit's Fair 2019

Sunday 15th December 2019 
10.00am - 6.00pm
The Ghousia Grove Road Hall
119-123 Grove Road
Walthamstow 
E17 9BU
(5 minute drive from our previous location of the Assembly Hall)
This is another opportunity to come together and support our local businesses in a family friendly environment.
  • Live PA’s 
  • Fashion shows
  • Food 
  • Drink
A Raffle Prize Draw EVERY HOUR on THE HOUR for some GREAT PRIZES!!
  • FREE giveaways 
  • PARKING AVAILABLE 
  • FREE MEET & GREET
Bring the family, invite a friend so more attend, so everyone can enjoy the Black Brits Festive Fayre. 

FunkyNChunky & Aga’s Design Pop Up Shop

Saturday 11th December 2019 - 11am - 7.00pm

  • 365 London Road, West Croydon, CR0 3PB
  • by @funkynchunky & @aga_designs - four great brands under one roof!!

CCL Commonwealth Fair 2019

Kensington Town Hall

Saturday 9th November in aid of the Commonwealth Girls Education Fund.

Over the years with the help of the High Commissions, it has been an integral element of our fundraising activities that enables us to continue sponsoring girls. This year the fair will be hosted by the Bangladesh High Commission and will feature crafts, food and music representative of many of the Commonwealth countries.

Entry fee (Adult) £5.00, (Children) £3.00. Profits from the fair will go to the Commonwealth Girls Education Fund.

 

FunkyNChunky & Aga’s Design Pop Up Shop

Saturday 28th September 2019 - 11am - 7.00pm

365 London Road, West Croydon, CR0 3PB

by @funkynchunky & @aga_designs - two great brands under one roof!!

Africa Utopia

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September 2019

Southbank Centre - 10am - 6pm

FunkyNChunky & Aga’s Design Summer Pop Up 

Saturday 10th August

Join us at

365 London Road, West Croydon, CR0 3PB

10am - 6pm

by @funkynchunky & @aga_designs

two great brands under one roof!!

#funkynchunky #agasdesign #popupshop #localbusiness #madeinghana #handmade #africanfashion #statementjewelry

Crystal Palace Park

12pm- 7:30pm

Sunday 4TH August 2019

In association with Victoria Mutual Group the Jamaican Basic Schools Foundation celebrates its 24th Anniversary FAMILY FUN DAY.

Come down and enjoy the culture of JAMAICA and celebrate Jamaica’s Independence Day.

Lambeth Country Show 2019

Saturday 20th July & Sunday 21st July 

12.00pm - 8.00pm

Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, Lambeth, SE240PA

The Lambeth Country Show began all the way back 1975 and always boasts a unique line-up which celebrates the best of both the city and the countryside.

Expect horticultural shows, sheepdog and owl displays, homegrown vegetables and craft and food stalls throughout Lambeth Country Show. Music all plays a big part of the country show featuring such an eclectic mix of music ranging from dub and afro-beat to ska and soul.

Entry has always been and still is free and visitors can make donations on entry or at points throughout the site. The show is fully funded by the support of local people and visitors.

2019 marks the 45th time the show has been held, so don't miss out on what is bound to be an amazing event!

 

Black Cultural Archives - Windrush festival

Saturday 22nd June 2019

1.00pm - 5.00pm

Annual family community day at Black Cultural featuring live performers, story telling, games and local traders.

Crystal Palace Festival

Saturday 15th June & Sunday 16th June 2019

12.00pm - 8.00pm

'the most fabulous and friendliest arts and culture festival in South London'. The focus is on the community and bringing people together. 

Saturday 8th June 2019

12.00pm - 10.00pm

Rich Mix, Shoreditch

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Open The Gate Festival, a unique 12 hour event featuring live music, The African Market, family workshops & African street food.

Expect an unmissable fabulous 12 hour festival packed-up with:

Live music from the most talented African & Diaspora artists on the OTG roster, both established and upcoming.

The African Market: with a selection of designers and makers who strive in ethical and sustainable practices, bringing you unique fashion, accessories, homeware, natural beauty products, books and art

Family & Children Workshops: Learn drumming and dancing on traditional and new rhythms, arts & crafts to bring home, or get your face painted as a wild animal.

African street food: Homemade traditional Nigerian cuisine with a modern twist – and lots of treats and surprises all day long!

Open The Gate 10th Anniversary Festival is a homage to the community of fans & followers, creative minds and volunteers who have supported our project and activities since 2009.

 

Saturday 8th June

Black Women's conference - Institute of Education, London

10:00am - 6:00pm

The theme of this year’s conference is “Eyes Wide Open: Moving Forwards and Staying Unified”.

Moving Forwards and Staying Unified reflects the difficulties we have faced such as an increase in racism following Brexit, increases in Islamophobia, attacks on the Windrush generation and uncertainty about what the future holds. In the face of such struggles, self-organisation and reflecting on the lessons we have learned is of paramount importance.

Tickets have all gone but you can join the waiting list. Please click this link for more details

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday 12th May 2019

Goose Green
East Dulwich
London, SE22 8EE

 



Back and bursting with more fun and family activities, the Dulwich Festival Fair on Goose Green will take place on Sunday 12th May.
  • Face-painting
  • donkey rides
  • bouncy castles will keep the kids entertained
  • Arts and crafts stalls
  • delicious street food
  • Live music and activities throughout the day

 

Dulwich Park Fair

College Road, London SE21 7BQ

Sunday 19th May 2019 12-5pm

Dulwich Park Fair has been running since 2007 and ends the week long Dulwich Festival.  It is a free outdoor event that normally attracts over 7,500 people.  The Fair includes a Fun Fair, Vauxhall City Farm, Punch and Judy, the Magician, interactive performances and a dog show. The stage by the café will feature local musicians, brass bands, choirs and dance acts of all ages.  There is, as always, a huge variety of food, craft, drink and charity stalls.

This is a family event that has a wonderful atmosphere enjoyed by large numbers of local people.

 

 

LOVE BOX - HYBRID POP UP SHOP
Bank holiday Monday 22 April 2019 in Brixton 

This is a free event to
attend.


Show love and come and support/view
Independant creatives
Cover

Sunglasses.
Clothing
Unique slogan Tees /Sweat tops Denim wear/African inspired clothing. etc

  • Art
  • Jewellery
  • Hair braiding & Tutorials
  • Head wraps & Tutorials
  • Massaging
  • Vegan treats
  •  
  • Some of the brands involved are
  •  
  • @cherrypiebakes
  • @chillcreate
  • @denimreconlondon
  • @Diaries_of_ a_visionary
  • @eminence_mode
  • @funkyNchunky
  • @idesignxolani
  • @karlacornwalllondon
  • @melaninaire.co.uk
  • @nattylittlebraids
  • @rareculturelondon

@so_yinka
@soleseekers
@warriorglobalsports
@nuweboutique1
@ankarapparel_doyin


Dj @shaeboogiedj
Shall keep us all in a zone

Chill out zone with
Bar/TV screens /Sofas /Wifi

And lots more

#music #art #culture #lifestyle #justsaying #Empowerment #fashion #hairbraiding #vegan #popupshop #samplesale #creative #brixton #jewellery #yellow #yes #hypbeast #1st #white #selfie #artist #bargin #exclusive #bankholiday

 

Commonwealth Fair 2018, Kensington Town Hall

Saturday 10th November 2018

11.30am - 6.00pm

The Commonwealth Fair is organised annually. The Fair is always a special, enjoyable occasion demonstrating the vigour, the diversity and the splendour of the Commonwealth countries.

NEW - We are introducing Kids zone this year. It is going to be a fantastic party time for children and young adults. There will be face painting, games, songs, mystical fairies presence and whole lots of fun. Bring your kids around for an unforgettable family day out.

As well as providing a unique opportunity for the public to enjoy the food and entertainment of the participating countries and to obtain their specialized products, the Fair has a more serious aim.

This is to raise funds to assist, through the Commonwealth Girls Education Fund, with the secondary education of disadvantaged girls with potential to achieve high academic success in their homelands, thus enabling them to become agents of positive change in their own countries and the world.

Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-commonwealth-fair-2018-tickets-46441293158?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=esfb&utm-source=fb&utm-term=listing&fbclid=IwAR3wzQ-uE0pWAIWtc76g6Lzl7OqptrQ7bHu30ejiFUTlIcSQUWtc8lm_RcA#tickets

Peckham Rye Fete

Saturday 1st September 2018

12pm-5pm

The annual fete on the Common will be held on 1st September and will have all the usual treats - the Dog Show, Punch and Judy, sack races, coconut shies, food stalls offering everything from hog roast and pizza to burgers, the tea tent selling delicious homemade cakes, the ever popular Pimms and beer stand, plus numerous stalls around the ring

All the profits go towards the maintenance of the Community Wildlife Garden and to fund other projects within the Park and Common.

Black Cultural Archives Summer BBQ & family day

Saturday 11th August 2018

1pm - 6pm 

Africa Utopia

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July 2018

11am- 6pm

Southbank Centre

 

Lambeth Country Show

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July 2018

11am- 8pm

Brockwell Park, SW2

 

Crystal Palace Festival

Saturday 16th June 2018

11am- 5pm

Crystal Palace Palace, SE19

 

Dulwich Festival 

Sunday 13th May 2018 11am- 4pm

Goose Green Park, SE12

  

Camberwell Arts Festival
Saturday 3rd December from 11am – 3pm
The Tiger Pub 

Langley Park Boys School
Sunday 26th November from 11am – 3pm
South Eden Park Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3BP

Black Girl Festival
Sunday 29th October from 11am – 9pm
Kachette, 347 Old Street, London, EC1V 9LP

Horniman Museum Halloween Festival
Saturday 28th October from 11am – 4pm
100 London Rd, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ

Barclays Bank UK Head Office
Friday 27th October from 10am – 3pm
Canary Wharf

Africa on the square
Saturday 14th October from 12pm – 6pm
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, WC2N 5DN

The Village Centre
Saturday 23rd September from 2pm – 8pm
Willington Road, SW9 9NB

Black Cultural Archives, London
Sunday 13th August  2pm – 8pm
1 Windrush Square, Brixton, SW2 1EF

The Africa Centre Summer festival, London

Saturday 19th August  12pm – 10pm
Southwark, SE1

 

AFROPUNK, London
Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd July  2pm – 10pm
Printworks, Surrey Quays, SE16

Pop Up Market, London
Saturday 29th July from  2pm – 10pm
The Village Centre, London, SW9 

 

AUGUST

TBC

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PAST LOCATIONS

April

West Norwood Feast Community Market

West Norwood Leisure Centre

10am - 4pm

  

March 2017

Inspirational YOU, The Village, Ideas Genius and The Moulton Consultancy
Presents
International Women's Month & Pre-Mothers Day
Pop Up Market, Live music and acoustic evening
Saturday 26th March 2017

2pm – 8pm

Join independent makers and designers who are selling:
* Fashion * Jewellery * Accessories * Arts & Crafts * Natural beauty products * Home ware * Baby and children clothing * Books * Music * Art * and more!

Enjoy the magnificent crafts, gorgeous hand made clothing and innovative gifts from local makers.

The Village Pop Up Market supports local initiatives by providing a platform for crafters to showcase their talent.  Come along to enjoy our community market and live acts performing in the evening.

Our pop up shop is an opportunity for you to experience high quality goods from independent brands.

Throughout the day enjoy your favourite DJ’s on rotation.

5pm – 8pm

In the evening we have  a celebration featuring our favourite DJ’s and delicious refreshments. 

Come and hear about The Village CIC and our plans for our new community space.

More info:

Email: thevilageldn@gmail.com

Call: 07772 527 813 / 07545 156 111

https://claphammarket.eventbrite.co.uk

 

Pop Up Market and Festival
Sunday 18th December 2016
12pm – 9pm
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Join independent makers and designers who are selling:
* Fashion * Jewellery * Accessories * Arts & Crafts * Natural beauty products * Homeware * Baby and children clothing * Books * Music * Art * and more!
Enjoy music throughout the day alongside entertainment and face painting for your children.
Do you want to:
– Buy unique gifts for your family and friends (or yourself)?
– Purchase exclusive clothing during the Holidays?
– Explore last minute gifts?
Our market is an opportunity for you to experience high quality goods from independent brands. We will have a variety of well-known designers and local acts in attendance.
*6pm – 9pm*
In the evening we have live music and acoustic entertainment from popular artists and performers.
Come and hear about The Village CIC and our plans for our new community space.
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More info:
Info and bookings
FunkyNChunky are excited to be at Hair Today, Here Tomorrow.  This is a celebration of groups and individuals who are creating their own structures without the help of institutions.
We are coming together to discuss, share and care for each other in our intersecting black communities. There will be workshops, arts and crafts made by independent designers and an open talk at the beginning of the day around the chosen theme of Imposter Syndrome.

Imposter Syndrome, is the feeling of inadequacy of your personal achievements or goals despite the contrary. It can manifest by you talking yourself out of opportunities, talking yourself down, comparing yourself to others and it goes on. This discussion is how we can create positive obstacles for ourselves an...d believe that the future us, is actually us right now.

TICKETS:
Concession: £5
Standard Ticket on the door: £7
Donation ticket includes your ticket and a donation towards someone else's ticket: £10

Kids under 16 are free.

NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS.

DIY Space for London operates on a membership basis. Membership costs £2 for the whole year. Please see the website for details: diyspaceforlondon.org

ACCESSIBILITY:
- DIY Space is on the ground floor and wheelchair accessible (double doors from main entrance to space). Ramp leading to the accessible toilets.
- Group bus stop walking at night
- Toilets are gender neutral
- BSL (Currently searching for an intepreter)

TIMETABLE
12 - 1PM Plantain Brunch/Tea
12:30 - 3PM Discussion
3 - 5PM Workshops
6 - 7PM Screenings
7:30 - 9PM - Food Theatre

DISCUSSION
Led by Shana

Requirements: pen, paper, tissues

FOOD
Brunch served from 12 - 1pm Plantain Brunch.
Dinner served from 4:30pm The Vegan Nigerian

WORKSHOPS
Black British Girlhood zine workshop on the theme of Imposter Syndrome.
Ama Josephine Eclair "My family doesn't look like me." Conversations and sharing around mixed black and white identity.

SCREENINGS
I Am Somebody by Madeline Anderson 30 min.

A documentary record of the 113-day strike by members of the National Union of Hospital and Nursing Home Employees in Charleston, South Carolina during the Spring of 1969. Explores the struggles of these low-paid, Black, and mostly female hospital workers to achieve economic justice, dignity and self-respect. Illustrates how organized labor and the civil rights movement succeeded in forging an effective coalition in the South

Perfect Image? by Maureen Blackwood 30 min.

Bright and imaginative in its approach to its subject, PERFECT IMAGE? exposes stereotypical images of Black women and explores women's own ideas of self worth. Using two actresses who constantly change their personae, the film poses questions about how Black women see themselves and each other and the pitfalls that await those who internalize the search for the "perfect image"!

THEATRE SHOW

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December 2016

Sunday 18th December - 12pm - 6pm

The Village Pop Up Market and Acoustic showcase - Willington Road, SW9 9NW

Inspirational YOU, The Village, Ideas Genius and The Moulton Consultancy

Presents

Pop Up Market and Festival

Sunday 18th December 2016

12pm – 9pm

Join independent makers and designers who are selling:

* Fashion * Jewellery * Accessories * Arts & Crafts * Natural beauty products * Homeware * Baby and children clothing * Books * Music * Art * and more!

Enjoy music throughout the day alongside entertainment and face painting for your children.

Do you want to:

  • Buy unique gifts for your family and friends (or yourself)?
  • Purchase exclusive clothing during the Holidays?
  • Explore last minute gifts?

Our market is an opportunity for you to experience high quality goods from independent brands. We will have a variety of well-known designers and local acts in attendance.

6pm – 9pm

In the evening we have live music and acoustic entertainment from popular artists and performers.

Come and hear about The Village CIC and our plans for our new community space.

More info:

Email: thevilageldn@gmail.com

Call: 07957 570 526 / 07772 527 813 / 07545 156 111

Info and bookings

http://claphampopupandshowcase.eventbrite.co.uk 

 

Saturday 17th December - 12pm - 9pm

Black History Studies Market 

Black History Studies presents the 'New Year New You Showcase & Celebration' on Saturday 17 December 2016 at Parkview Academy in Tottenham.



New Year New You....Let's Celebrate You!...Your health, family, money & more.

Come be inspired and informed on how to make 2017 a great year for you and yours. Come and watch inspirational films for all the family, listen to motivational speakers and engage in lively discussions, network with businesses and entrepreneurs in our cultural marketplace and enjoy live entertainment, food and more.

Advanced tickets cost £5.00 or £8.00 on the door. Children under 16 and Elder's over 60 are FREE

Purchase your ticket from https://newyearnewyoushow.eventbrite.co.uk/

The event will be held at West Green Learning Centre @ Parkview Academy, West Green Road, London, N15 3QR.

Broadway Theatre, Catford

Saturday 10th December 2016

A wonderful Christmas Craft Market at the iconic Broadway Theatre will be opened by the Queen - well, Queen Bee also known as Sandra Martin, star of Channel 4's hit Series Gogglebox. The Craft Market will take place on Sat 10th Dec 11am - 8pm and is a great opportunity to buy a fabulous range of arts and crafts- ideal for Christmas presents of course, but also just for a seasonal treat! Candles, wreaths, pottery, jewellery, toys, art and much much more will be on display - entrance is FREE

Sunday 11th December 2016

Join us this Sunday at the popular Handmade Palace Christmas Craft Market at the beautiful outside venue in the walled courtyard of The Alma on Church Street SE19.

We will join over 40 craftspeople, designers and makers with stalls selling marvellous locally created art and craft perfect for Christmas gifts.

If that is not enough there will also be a winter BBQ, mulled wine, musicians and real pine Christmas Trees on sale. Lets get festive!November 2016

Saturday 17th December 2016

Come be inspired and informed on how to make 2017 a great year for you and yours. Come and watch inspirational films for all Black film festival and market
Sunday 17th December 2017
12pm - 9pm

Join us on Saturday 17th December for an enjoyable day with your family.  Listen to motivational speakers and engage in lively discussions, network with businesses and entrepreneurs in our cultural marketplace and enjoy live entertainment, food and more.

There will be lots of stalls showcasing African Arts & Crafts, Jewellery, Fashion, Skincare, Hair Care, Food, Books, DVDs, Toys & more! 

Sunday 27th November 2016

Friends of Langley Park School for Boys
30th Annual Christmas Market and Craft Fair

10am – 4pm

  • Handmade Christmas gifts
  • Original artworks
  • Hand crafted jewellery, ceramics & woodcraft
  • Locally sourced produce

Christmas Raffle
Cafe open all day

Admission: £1.50; Seniors £1; Children free

Langley Park School for Boys, South Eden Park Road,

Beckenham BR3 3BP

Black Film festival and market 

October 2016

Africa on the square - Trafalgar Square

Ujima Collectively - Hair Stories 

 

September 2016

AfroPunk at Alexander Palace

Saturday 24th September 2016

THE SPINTHRIFT MARKET

The SpinThrift Market showcases and celebrates the best of London’s maker community. For the DIY-minded, an array of one-of-a-kind and bespoke items inspired by art and textiles. Jewellery, natural beauty products, apparel, housewares, books, prints, and more.

AFRICA UTOPIA

Wednesday 31 August 2016 - Sunday 4 September 2016

Discover art and ideas from Africa that are changing the world.

Championed by Africa Utopia artistic collaborator, Senegalese singer and human rights advocate Baaba Maal, Africa Utopia presents talks, workshops, music and performances that celebrate the arts and culture of one of the world's most dynamic and fast-changing continents.

Highlights include the return of Chineke! Orchestra, following their debut at the festival last year, and Mandela Trilogy, an epic operatic tribute to Nelson Mandela.

Explore social power dynamics in a play by Adura Onashile, learn traditional and contemporary African dance, listen to inspiring spoken word and discover the kaleidoscopic sounds of Asya Satti’sblues and soul.

Plus, you can taste authentic African cuisine from across the continent at our street food market.

August 2016

BURGESS PARK. 20TH AUGUST 2016

Camberwell Fair 2016 is a celebration of Camberwell’s music, people and culture. The first wave of acts for this year has been announced, check out the line-up.

Last year’s event 3500 came together for a magnificent day on Camberwell Green, with music from Dawn Penn, Dele Sosimi, The Turbans and much more. This year we will be moving to the Western side of Burgess Park (near the tennis courts) for an expanded event with an even bigger capacity!

Showcasing the cultural diversity of Camberwell, Walworth and its surrounding areas, there will be a live music stage, community stage, dance workshops, games, and market with local businesses running pop-up stalls.

Entry will be free for thanks to the continued support of Southwark Council.

See you in the park!

 

    JUNE 2016

    THE AFRICAN MARKET IS COMING TO CAMDEN

    We like to take you on a journey round the world when you visit Camden Market and from June, come with us on a monthly trip round Africa.

    On the first Saturday of the month from 4th June, unique design and arts and crafts fair, The African Market will be right here on our very own cobbles, showcasing a selection of the most talented designers from Africa and inspired by African cultures.

    When you pop into The African Market, you’ll find original & ethical fashion, food, accessories and jewellery, as well as arts and crafts, homeware, natural health and beauty products, books, music and much more.

    In addition to all of the above, you will be able to try your hand at some drumming or dancing with Drum Song’s workshop and learn new arty skills with mosaic making and Batik painting workshops.

    So block out the first Saturday of each month this summer and we’ll see you in the market! For updates and news, follow The African Market on Twitter and Instagram @OpenTheGate_ and use #TheAfricanMarket 

    Diversity in Lambeth festival - Windrush Square

    Saturday 16th April 2016

    Abbotswood Road Street Fair

    • Saturday 23rd April 2016 (1-5PM)

    JUNE 2016

    Riverston School Summer Fayre  - Saturday the 25th June 

     

    JULY 2016

    Lambeth Country Show

    Lewisham People Day

    Thursday 10th October 2015

    Come and enjoy a Christmas celebration where there will be local festive stalls, activities, live music and even entertainment 

    from 5pm – 9pm.

    - See more at: http://presents.westway.org/events/westway-trust-christmas-festival#sthash.FDDppvnb.dpuf

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