Tues 2 Oct – 6 Jan 08
HIDDEN HISTORIES: STOCKPORT AND THE SLAVE TRADE
Commemorating the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act this fascinating exhibition explores Stockport’s links to the slave trade and looks at the work of many people, both black and white, who campaigned tirelessly for abolition. Venue: Stockport Story Museum, Stockport. 10am-5pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0161 480 1460 / www.staircasehouse.org.uk.

Thurs 11 Oct
A TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN
A chance for people attending one of Stockport Council’s Resource Centres to enjoy lively music and sample delicious African and Caribbean speciality dishes. Venue: Park View. 1pm-3pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0161 480 6735 / www.stockport.gov.uk.

Sat 13 Oct
STAIRCASE HOUSE GOES GLOBAL
Staircase House is brought to life with a foody theme as BHM meets the Stockport Food and Drink Festival! Activities include Caribbean food demos and tasting in the 17th Century kitchen, batik craft activities in the tallow room, including talks, storytelling and loads more fun hands-on activities. Venue: Staircase House. 11am-4pm. £2. Info: 0161 480 1460.

Fri 26 Oct
CARGO
A stage presentation that uses music, words, dance and images to tell the story of the Abolitionists campaign, together with the struggles of the African slaves themselves, to end the slave trade 200 years ago. It also raises the issue that many forms of slavery still exist today. Venue: Cineworld. 7.30pm. Info: 0161 474 2293 / www.stockport.gov.uk