About The Project: Ayekoo Chill Out Sessions
Originally a family-orientated First Saturday of the Month session for individuals and families to chill, play games, network, listen to music, and occasionally story-telling, debates, film shows, etc, plus African style cooked meal. It\'s now on an ad-ho
This a small meeting of invited guests, but if you are interested, then do get in touch...
What: Reflecting On The Influence & Legacy Of President Kwame Nkrumah
An evening with KB Asante, former aide to Kwame Nkrumah, and Teddy Osei of Osibisa, discussing Pan-Africanism, and Nkrumah's political and cultural legacy. Select books on sale
When: Tuesday 24th August 2010, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Where: ABI, The Grange, Neasden Lane, London NW10 1QB (Neasden tube station (Jubilee Line: 5 minutes walk or 2 bus stop ride (bus 297)), buses: 182, 245, 297, 302, 332).
Cost: Free but pre-booking necessary
To book: Ms Serwah btwsc@btwsc.com, or 020 8450 5987
PLEASE NOTE: There's no Ayekoo session at Mission Dine Club on Saturday March 6 2010. You're welcome to join our Harrow Black History Season event at Stanmore Library 6.30-8.30pm.
The last Harrow NARM Photographic exhibition takes place March 6-12. The open day with NARM curator Kwaku is Saturday Marc6 2010, 6.30-8.30pm. Kwaku will be on hand to talk through the significance of the photohgraphed subjects in relation to African British history. School parties are welcome, or they can arrange other times subject to arrangement with BTWSC (Ms Serwah: info@btwsc.com, 020 8450 5987).
The admission is free, we welcome an inter-generational audience. So you are welcome to invite or bring along anyone, irrespective of age or ethnicity!
6 Mar to 12 Mar 2010 Stanmore Library
Gayton Library: 5 St John's Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 2EE near Debenhams. 020 8427 6012, 020 8427
Saturday October 3 2009, 3-6pm: What Is African History?
You can see some of the photographs of this session in the gallery above - mouse over and click to see full-size photos
The participant comments addressing the question of What is African history? can be found in the Documents folder located bottom left.
Saturday October 3 2009, 3-6pm: What Is African History? An open discussion and a precursor to BTWSCs OCN Level 2 accredited African History Overview course: Saturdays October 10, 17, 24, 3-6pm: Cost: £30 for whole course and registration on first day of class, or £10 per class plus registration fee of £20.
PLEASE NOTE: Ayekoo meetings will end in October 2009 and resume on Saturday March 6 2010, 3-6pm with Ghana @ 53: Where Is Ghana Going?
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Saturday September 5 2009, 3-6pm: Nkrumah @ 100 With Dr KB Asante, a former Nkrumah aide, and pan-Africanist and other Nkrumahists and panAfricanists examine President Nkrumah's vision, legacy and the way forward for Ghana and other African countries. (For more about Nkrumah, please open Nkrumah Timeline in the Documents section on the left). Dr Asante's book 'Voice From Afar' will be on sale. Cost £10.
STOP PRESS: UK launch of Ghana First takes place at the next Ayekoo session on Saturday May 2 2009, 3-6pm
Booking is not essential, but it's useful to know in advance who's attending. You can click Feedback form at bottom of page to book.
Family-orientated First Saturday of the Month sessions for individuals and families to chill, play games, network, listen to music, and occasionally story-telling, debates, film shows, etc, plus African style meal cooked on the premises by Dame Betty Asafu-Adjaye and staff for *£5 per person.
Booking is not essential, but it helps if you contact us beforehand or to enquire about any special items on a particular month. Or else keep checking this microsite and News section for updates.
Let's make this the hub for African-interest networking, chilling and socialising in north/north-west London by attending and supporting the centre. Don't forget to bring along your business card!
Every first Saturday of the month, 3-6pm (3-4/4.10pm focuses on a speed discussion topic - see below for some of the previous topics). Detailed information may be in the News section.
*The £5 covers a meal - no discounts available - the sessions are an income-generating initiative by BTWSC for Mission Dine Club (MDC), an under-funded registered charity that has been helping especially the elderly and disenfranchised for over 20 years. Please note that MDC Centre is a bungalow with a metal net fence, and is bordered on one side by John Buck House, a park, and the back of Newfield Primary School. You can call the venue phone number 020 8965 5797on the day, if you're having problems finding the place. There is limited parking on the premises.
GETTING TO VENUE: You can get to venue either via Chadwick Road or Fry Road. However, if you're driving, it's best to come through Chadwick Road, as Fry Road has a very tight bend into the entrance. Click for venue map.
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