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As Open Plan draws to a close in October 2024, this symposium is an opportunity to share and reflect on key learnings and insights from the programme over the years. Presentations and discussions will include contributions from the Open Plan team, artists, residents, and research partner Shared Intelligence. This free event is open to all. It will be of particular interest to artists, students, community leaders, museum and gallery professionals, and those working with socially engaged practice, place-based art, public art and creative health. PROGRAMME 1-2PM – Enjoy a coffee and creative...

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After the firewalk we’ll keep the energy alive, celebrating your achievement together. We’ll be gathering at a nearby pub to unwind, share your success and enjoy the company of your supporters and fellow participants. Thank you for your courage, dedication, and your belief in our cause. Together, we’re making a difference in the vital efforts in conservation – one safe, empowered step at a time. The registration fee is £30. Our participants usually raise £100 per person, and if you reach the target you’ll get a branded Save the Rhino t-shirt!

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We are proud to receieve Ogiek land defender Leonard Mindore and Maguzawa oral historian Kamilu Hassan Hamza, who will share traditional stories of the indigenous people of Mau Forest in Kenya and Yarmariya Bush in Nigeria. This event is part of Southwark Black History Month, and it is organised to celebrate the African diasporic community in London through an appreciation of Nigerian and Kenyan traditional ecological knowledge, and also to raise awareness of the work of some of its most important land defenders. Facilitated by Mercy Ette (Newcastle University) 14:00-15:00 Trees and the Ogiek...

Join King Carl Mensah for a workshop and Q&A on achieving your best self through entrepreneurship and fitness. He'll share his journey, insights, and advice to help you pursue your dreams. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired.

Come join us for an engaging event celebrating the rich history and vibrant future of Patwa! Jamaican Patwa is known worldwide through its influence on music, slang and more... but is it respected? This interactive presentation, discussion and open mic night will dispel the myth that Patwa is 'just broken English' by exploring its origins and showcasing its current use. Our lineup includes an open mic session for sharing your own experiences, a panel discussion with experts in the field, and much more. Let's come together to honor this unique language and explore its significance in today's...

Join our book group on Black culture and stories by Black authors every fourth Friday. This month’s read is Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire by Akala, a 2019 memoir blending race and class analysis with British history and society.