Throughout Oct
FAMILY TRAIL
A free trail is available from the Information Desk that looks at the contribution made by men and women from Africa, Asia and the Caribbean in the First and Second World War. Venue: Victoria Main, Imperial War Museum London. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 416 5320.

Now – 29 Oct
BLACK HISTORY IN BARNET BEFORE 1965
Dating back to the 1760’s and 1960’s in the London Borough of Barnet, Individuals Within Communities reveal ‘people of colour’ in a wide variety of roles, from servant to clergyman, circus hand to historian, in the period before mass immigration. Venue: Church Farmhouse Museum, Greyhound Hill, Hendon, NW4. Adm: Free.

Thurs 5 Oct - 8 Nov
LIVING LANDMARKS
Bringing together images, video interviews and anecdotes over a 25 year period, Living Landmarks is the result of Daniele Lamarche’s research into the cultural history of minority communities in Tower Hamlets. Venue: Brady Arts and Community Centre, 192-196 Hanbury Street, London E1 5HU. 10am – 9pm. Mon-Sun. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 7900.

Thurs 5 Oct - 3 Dec
HISTORY OF BLACK LONDONERS INTERACTIVE TRAIL
Find out about the lives of influential black Londoners from the time Sutton House was built to the present day. Disabled access. Venue: Sutton House, 2 & 4 Homerton High St, Hackney, London E9. (rail: Hackney Central). Thurs – Sun, 12noon - 4.30pm. Adm: £2.50, family £5.50, kids 50p; free to Hackney residents. Info: 0208 986 2264.

Sun 8 Oct
400 YEARS OF BLACK PRESENCE IN HARINGEY
A heritage walk with historian S.I Martin. S. I. Martin worked as a journalist for The Voice. He is the author of Britain's Slave Trade (1999) written for Channel 4. Meet at the entrance to Marcus Garvey Library at 11.45am. Venue: Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Phillip Lane, London N15. 12pm-1.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Mon 2-28 Oct
BHM QUIZ FOR AGE 5 -12 YEARS
Information leaflets and entry forms are available from all Haringey libraries during BHM. The lucky winner will receive a gift voucher. Last date of entry 28 October. Venue: All Haringey Libraries. Adm: Free.

Mon 2-28 Oct
NOMINATE YOUR BLACK HERO
7 -16 years olds are invited to write their hero’s name on a card, and it will then be displayed in the library. Don’t forget to put your own name and contact number on the back. There will be a prize draw at the end of the month. The lucky winner will receive a voucher. Venue: All Haringey Libraries. During library opening hours. Adm: Free.

Wed 4 – 25 Oct
IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS
Black Heritage Tours. Discover London’s hidden Black heritage with walking tours led by the eminent historian SI Martin. The tours cover various London boroughs, examine evidence and tell stories of the early black presence in the capital. Topics covered include 18th and 19th century black writers and revolutionaries, Mary Seacole, Claudia Jones, William Cuffay, Marcus Garvey and the African Academy. Venues: Central London, Fleet Street & Greenwich. 11am. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 539 7913 / info@3ci.co.uk / www.london.gov.uk/mayor/bhm

Sun 8 Oct
400 YEARS OF BLACK PRESENCE IN HARINGEY
A heritage walk with historian S.I Martin. S. I. Martin worked as a journalist for The Voice. He is the author of Britain's Slave Trade (1999) written for Channel 4. Meet at the entrance to Marcus Garvey Library at 11.45am. Venue: Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Phillip Lane, London N15. 12pm-1.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Sat 14 –21 Oct
RIVER TOURS
The River Thames had a significant role in the development of the capital. These 90-minute tours offer a unique opportunity to explore London’s hidden Black heritage and the role of the River Thames in shaping it. Venue:: Start at the Tate Pier, finish at Greenwich Pier. 2pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 539 7913 / info@3ci.co.uk / www.london.gov.uk/mayor/bhm

Wed 18 - 22 Oct
ELEVATING OUR ANCESTORS
Homecoming Ritual for African Diaspora Ancestors for People of the African Diaspora is an opportunity to radically recall, celebrate, and elevate our heritage. To bring the gift of healing to our Ancestors, by assisting them to make the journey home to their ancestral community. In this ritual a person's Ancestors are acknowledged, and helped in the process of completing the journey for all the Ancestors in our past, to a place of peace, rest, and continuity Venue: Plas Taliaris, Carmenthenshire Wales. 7pm & 2pm. Adm: £399. Info: 0207 639 3297 / 079610 49960.

Thurs 19 Oct
S I MARTIN: LAMBETH BHM WALK
Britain’s leading black Archivist, S I Martin, will be leading us on a verbal walk through North Lambeth’s Black past with an illustrated talk on his fascinating tour prepare to meet African kings and activists, entertainers and academics. Venue: Durning Library, 167 Kennington Lane, London SE11. 7pm. Info: 0207 926 8682.

Weds 25 Oct
BHM PUB QUIZ
Test your knowledge of Black history. Speciality beers and cuisine from the West Indies served from 23 – 29 October. NB. Alcohol may only be served to customers of 18 years and over. Venue: The Oakdale Public House- Tottenham’s CAMRA award winning pub, Oakdale Rd, London N4. 6pm – 10pm. Adm: Free. Info: New Deal for Communities (NDC) Tel No: 0208 489 8840.

NOVEMBER

Wed 8 Nov &Tues 14 Nov
ACCES TO MEDICINE CHALLENGE
Sickle cell and Thalassaemia – a new competition for students interested in medical related challenges. Entrants will have the opportunity to research and learn about Sickle Cell disorders, its origins, treatment, geographical and medical history. Info: 0208 5397913 / info@3ci.co.uk