Wed 3 Oct
FLOWER POWER
Flowers powerfully symbolise healing and also represent national identities. A participative event open to patients, staff and visitors to Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Suitable for all ages. Disabled access. Venue: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Stadium Road, Woolwich, SE18 4QH. 11am - 3pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 836 5831

Wed 10, 17 & 23 Oct
BRENT SICKLE CELL SUPPORT GROUP
Informative workshops on Sickle Cell, as well as a BHM celebratory event showcasing work from Brent classrooms that highlight the importance of black history. Winners of a BHM competition will also be unveiled. Venue: Harlesden Library on 10 Oct; Willesden Green Library on 17 Oct; and Kensal Rise Library on 23 Oct. All at 7pm-8pm. Info: 0208 937 3144/ www.brent.gov.uk/libraries

Sat 13 Oct
HEALTH & CREATIVE WEALTH Business Seminar & Cultural Event
Are you looking for Financial Freedom? Make Your Health & Wellbeing Your Wealth. Entrepreneurial Success & Economic Empowerment. Edutainment by Ama and Skillosophi. Venue: TNI, Centre Point Tower (24th floor), 103 New Oxford Street, London (Tottenham Court Road). 12noon-4 pm. Adm: £Free. Info: 0800 1777 141.

Tues 16 Oct
HEALTH AWARENESS AFTERNOON
Along with various health issues, advice on make-over for Black skin by specialist Leenita Gupta, some tips on healthy eating from health supremo Di Fisher. An opportunity to get your Blood Pressure checked and guidance for the visually impaired. Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Philip Lane, N15 4JA. 2pm-4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Thurs 18 Oct
HEALTHY SANDWICHES FROM AFRICA & THE CARIBBEAN
Join Health & Fitness expert Di Fisher, and prepare healthy sandwiches using ingredients from Africa and the Caribbean. Venue: St Ann’s Library, Cissbury Road, N15 5PU. 1pm – 3pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 8775.

Fri 19 Oct
HEALTHY BRUNCHES FROM AFRICA & THE CARIBBEAN
Join Health & Fitness expert Di Fisher us for some tips on preparing healthy brunches from Africa and the Caribbean. Venue: Marcus Garvey Library Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Philip Lane, N15 4JA. 11am-1pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Sat 20 Oct
HEALTH PROMOTION FUN DAY
All day family event to celebrate BHM and health awareness issues. This will include music, art workshops and children’s entertainment. Venue: Trussler Hall, 78 Grundy Street, Poplar, E14 6DR (DLR: All Saints, Poplar, bus: 15, 115). Adm: Free. Info: 0207 515 0978.

Sun 21 Oct
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH FIND YOUR VOICE
Workshops and talks focusing on: Personal Development & Self Help, Relationships, Alternative & Complementary Healing, Well Being, Life Coaching & Goal Setting and many more. With Dr Sandra Richards, Dayo Olomu. Venue: Happy People Restaurant,160 Page Green Terrace, High Road, N15 4NU. 4pm - 10pm. Adm: £5. Info: 0207 254 9632.

Thurs 25 Oct
BRENT BLACK WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT
2nd Annual lecture of the BWMHP with discussion on Black Women's Mental Health and 200th Anniversary of the Slave Trade. Guest speakers include Dr Jean Besson. Venue: Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, London NW10 2ST. 7.30pm-9.30pm. Info: 0208 937 3400.