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Wed 8 Oct
WANDSWORTH BME MENTAL HEALTH
Well-Being Day. Losing it! Coping with modern living. Free drop-in information service on ways to cope with the stresses of modern life. Learn how to juggle your busy working life, school, family and friends. Find out about local resources. Plus Losing It! A short film produced by local young people, dealing with the influence of alcohol and drugs on the lives and well-being of young people. Join the workshops afterwards. Suitable for 15+. Venue: African Caribbean Community Library, Battersea Library, 265 Lavender Hill, London SW11 1JB. 2pm - 3.30pm & 6.30pm-8.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 871 7466.

Fri 10 Oct
BHM & WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY
This event will include an exhibition, of arts and crafts designed by members of the organisation and an information stall to illustrate the work of the Maroons. Plus traditional dancers. Venue: Cambridge House Hall, Camberwell Road, Addington Square, London SE5. 10.30-4.00pm. Adm: Free. (wheelchair access). Info: 0207 708 1524.

Fri 10 Oct
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY
A great opportunity for Redbridge residents to find out more about mental health and the support, help and services available in the community. There will be lots of activities including information stalls, free health checks, entertainment music, massages, raffles and refreshments. Venue: Town Hall, Ilford. 10am-3.30pm. Adm: Free.

Sun 12 Oct
HEALTH EMPOWERMENT
Dr Suzar Epps, author of Drugs Masquerading as Foods will give a lecture on health and wellbeing. Venue: The Emirates, Arsenal Stadium Conference Hall, London N7. 12noon-2pm. Adm: £10. Info: www.word-power.org.uk

Sat 18 Oct
HEALTH PROMOTION FUN DAY
A Family Fun Day celebrating black culture through arts and crafts workshops, entertainment, food and music. Venue: Trussler Hal, 78 Grundy Street, Poplar, London, E14 6DR. 11am-4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 510 9770.

Fri 24 Oct
INTERNATIONAL FOOD TASTING
Enjoy the delights of Asian and Caribbean foods from around the world. Venue: Redbridge Resource Centre. Info: 0208 708 5112.

Sun 26 Oct
BEAUTY IN DIVERSITY WORSHIP SERVICE
A Sunday service celebrating the diversity of Walworth Methodist Church. Venue: Walworth Methodist Church, 54 Camberwell Rd, SE5 OEN. 11am. Adm: Free (wheelchair access). Info: 0207 703 2477.

Mon 27 Oct
HEALTHY EATING: PREPARE A HEALTHY LUNCHBOX
Cook and Eat: An excellent opportunity for parents to gain ideas about what to put in their children's lunch boxes. The healthy lunch box options and snacks prepared use a wide range of foods, from Africa and the Caribbean. Venue: Marcus Garvey Children's Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Philip Lane, N15 4JA. 12.30pm - 2.30pm, Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Tues 28 Oct
HEALTHY EATING: PREPARE A HEALTHY LUNCHBOX
Cook and Eat: An excellent opportunity for parents to gain ideas about what to put in their children's lunch boxes. The healthy lunch box options and snacks prepared use a wide range of foods, from Africa and the Caribbean. Venue: Wood Green Central Library, High Road, N22 6XD. 11-1pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 2780.

NOVEMBER

Mon 10 Nov
STEPPING STONES 4 CONFERENCE
To celebrate BHM the morning covers career development and confidence building; the afternoon focuses on health issues that are more common to BME people, with exhibitors from various health sectors. There will also be an opportunity for staff to have 1-2-1 sessions. Venue: The Learning and Business Development Centre, Cator Street, SE15 5LN. 10am-5pm. Adm: Free. (wheelchair access). Info: 0207 525 1250 / 0207 525 5647.