News and events
Archive 2008
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Black History Month 2008

Each year, Tower Hamlets Council helps to facilitate and publicise a programme of events in the run up to Black History Month in October. Now a fixed and important part of the annual calendar, it provides a forum to highlight the positive contributions made by the black and ethnic minority community and celebrates black history, experience and culture.

This year there are many anniversaries to commemorate, including 40 years since Dr Martin Luther King's untimely death, 50 years since Claudia Jones 'the Mother of Notting Hill Carnival' founded the first Black newspaper in Britain, 'The West Indian Gazette', and 60 years since the SS Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks.

Click here to visit Tower Hamlets BHM08 Events

Nelson Mandela at 90

For further information visit:

www.46664.com
www.actsa.org

For more information visit www.blackhistorymonthuk.co.uk

BHM Links

Black History 365...

UNISON: Great Black British figures

100 Great Black Britons list

National Archives: Asian and Black History in Britain 1500 – 1850

Moving here

Channel 4: Origination
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
17 October 2008
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World Food Day
16 October 2008
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Local Democracy Week
2008's Local Democracy Week will take place in the third week of October
- from Monday 13 to Sunday 19 2008

For more information visit www.localdemocracy.lga.gov.uk

For information on events in Tower Hamlets visit www.citizenship-pieces.org.uk
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World Teachers’ Day
5 October 2008
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Top athletes at launch of Youth games
Two youngsters from Tower Hamlets got to meet two of Britain’s best athletes last week at the launch of next year’s London Youth Games. Click here to find out more
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The height of green fashion Buddling designers from Bow
High fashion and ethical values were the top priorities for a group of budding designers from Bow. Over the summer holidays 18 girls took part in a series of Eco fashion workshops held at St Paul’s Art Space in St Stephen’s Road. Click here to find out more
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Black history celebrated
Local residents can join together in celebrating the achievements of the black and ethnic
minority community as part of Black History Month this October. The councils arts and
events team, along with other community organisations, have lined up an exciting
programme of events for everyone to enjoy. Click here to find out more
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Improving access for young people
Young peoples minister Beverley Hughes visited a Tower Hamlets youth centre to launch
a nationwide initiative for disadvantaged young people. Speaking at Limehouse Youth Centre
on Thursday, Ms Hughes said: "Some young people tell us they have to overcome obstacles
to access youth activities, including lack of money." Click here to find out more
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Where next for your recycling
Putting your recyclables into your recycling bin or sack is the last you see of it,
but its the start of a journey that will see the items recycled into something new.

For any assistance with bulky waste and recycling call Streetline on 7364 5004, email generalenquiries@towerhamlets.gov.uk or visit www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/recycling
Click here to find out more
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Mayor wants to meet the kids
Mayor of Tower Hamlets Cllr Ann Jackson is keen to meet local schoolchildren.
In particular she would like to hear what young people have got to say, and
would like to see more schools taking an interest in what goes on at the council.

Some schools already have their own school council and take an active part in what can be improved
at their own school. If you would like to invite the mayor to visit your school event call 7364 4883.
Click here to find out more
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Exloring new links
Mulberry secondary school commemorated its twinning with Qumbu Technical School in South Africa’s Eastern Cape with a week-long Diversity of Africa celebration. Click here to find out more
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