“Black” History Month at The Theatre Garden, Leagrave Park
Black British History Exhibition and Events.
Current Activities & Upcoming Events
To participate, please email bookings@artundefined.co.uk to register for activities and events.
“Black” History Month
October 2022
BHM Events
October 2022
1st October – 31st October (Subject to Change)
“Black” British History Exhibition
2pm – 6pm
At the Theatre Garden, Leagrave Park LU3 3AL.
Register at bookings@artundefined.co.uk
The “Black” British History exhibition highlights and celebrates the history of people of colour to Britain since 2AD. A timeline through history focusing on the contributions made by the People of the Global Majority to Britain. The hidden histories of Africans and Asians in British society, including African Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, the freed slave that taught Charles Darwin Taxidermy and the African Auxiliary Unit stationed on Hadrian’s Wall.
Link to Trailer – Black British History Exhibition Trailer
3rd October
Women’s Listening Circle with Chief Superintendent of Bedfordshire Police, Dee Perkins
1.30pm
At the Theatre Garden, Leagrave Park LU3 3AL.
Register at bookings@artundefined.co.uk
An opportunity to speak and share with women that care. This session is providing the opportunity for women of diverse backgrounds the opportunity to share with the Chief Superintendent of Bedfordshire Police, Dee Perkins, issues and concerns related to all forms of police engagement with women of colour or women from migrant backgrounds.
9th October (TBC)
Bike Stop for Social Inclusion– with Mary Seacole Housing Association 
10am – 1pm
At the Theatre Garden, Leagrave Park LU3 3AL.
Register at bookings@artundefined.co.uk
Bike-stop for social inclusion: “from guest to host” aims to be a social innovation project in favour of the inclusion of those already in a position of high risk of marginalization.
The project is presented by a partnership of organizations from Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, Serbia, Germany and the United Kingdom. The main aim of the project is to develop a shared innovative model of social inclusion, in contexts where it becomes increasingly difficult to identify employment opportunities.
17th October
Creatives Of The Global Majority: A Conversation 
6.30pm-8pm
At the Theatre Garden, Leagrave Park LU3 3AL.
Register at pgm.aconversation@gmail.com
An opportunity to network with other creatives in an informal setting. No explicit agenda or intended outcome, a safe space to speak about our experiences, a platform to share our hopes and vision for the arts within the town.
Click Link for Flyer – POGM – A Conversation Flyer
28th October
Is This My Country?
4.00pm-5:30pm
At the Theatre Garden, Leagrave Park LU3 3AL.
Register at bookings@artundefined.co.uk
Following the soft launch of “I Am Home” at Wardown House, Museum and Gallery; “Is This My Country?” Explores the idea of “Home”. Featuring a short presentation, “Luton: Migration and Me”, and a panel discussion surrounding the myriad of reasons for migration.
Luton, Migration and Me, is a narrative journey through Luton via the stories of local residents. Led by Naz Knight, a storyteller and narrative psychology practitioner. Five people from Luton share their stories of why Luton became their home. Our lives and our cultures are composed of many overlapping stories. Migration is not one single story; these are the multi-stories of these five lives.
Click the link for the trailer – Luton: Migration & Me Trailer
Upcoming Events
25th November – 10th December – 16 Days of Action – AVS “In the Light” Training School for Counsellors and individuals affected by Domestic and Sexual Violence.