Bolton Black History Group (BBHG). Established in 2021. Over 140 members.
The aims and objectives of the BBHG shall be:
I) To highlight the achievements of people of Black and minority ethnic (BAME) descent throughout history.
ii) To help promote community and social development amongst BAME people in the Bolton area.
iii) To promote confidence in social enterprise amongst the BAME community.
iv) To share the histories of BAME people with the wider community.
v) To work and exchange information with other interested parties and groups, including academic institutions and Trades Unions etc.
vi) To organise courses and events in pursuit of the above, and to raise funds on behalf of the BBHG
Join us on our Regular activities:
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Join-in our monthly Monday meetings online via Zoom.
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Enjoy lunch on us, keep warm, have fun and make new friends at our regular - Third Thursday every month ‘get together. Started in Jan 23 in response to the cost of living crisis, the results of our own surveys, and in keeping with the educational objectives, Bolton Black History Group invites everyone in Bolton’s Black, Asian and other minority ethnic community (plus anyone else who would like to join us) to a 3rd Thursday of every month 'get together' KEEP WARM, EAT WELL, MEET NEW FRIENDS & PAY WHAT YOU LIKE at Bolton Socialist Club, 16 Wood Street, Bolton from 12noon-5pm. Enjoy cuisine from around the World. Try our Ukrainian Borscht, Jamaican Curry Goat or Jerk Chicken, Halal, vegan and vegetation options available. All food served 12.30pm to 2.30pm (subject to availability). Tea, Coffee & other soft drinks available throughout.
Some of BBHG regular activities each year
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Around 22June BBHG celebrates those who came to Bolton in the post war period and/or on Windrush from Caribbean and other parts of what is now the 'Commonwealth'.
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Then October BBHG will be involved in a number of activities to celebrate Black History month.
Just some of BBHG past activities:
Group Trips - Film Showings - Quizzes - Debates - Talks - Special Events and the like:-
- 21 July 24 - trip to Bamber Bridge - site of the WWII battle
- 22 Jun 24 - trip to Africa Oye festival in Liverpool
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21 Apr 23 - Our recent trip to see the Bob Marley musical the King of Reggae.
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9 Jun 23 - Six years on from the horrific Grenfell Tower fire which claimed 72 lives in London, BBHG joined a silent vigil on the Town Hall in Bolton steps holding up pictures of those who lost their lives.
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Trip out 2022 - Bolton Black History Group's trip to the Slavery Museum in Liverpool.
To find out more about what we do etc. finds us on Facebook Bolton Black History Group https://www.facebook.com/BBHG2021 a Charitable organisation - 270 followers
E-Mail: jamstart16@ntlworld.com Please contact us for more details 07910 285769 for more details.
See also event page: https://fb.me/e/3bzJYfwqH or check out all the great photo of our previous events and activities.
