Previous Events
Tuesday 5th- Sunday 10th November
Postcards from the Edges in LIVERPOOL
Life and disability in the 21st century captured on 350 postcards
Time: 8am-11.30pm (weekdays)
10am-11.30pm (weekend)
Venue: Camp and Furnace, 67 Greenland Street, Liverpool, L1 0BY
http://www.postcardsfromtheedges.org.uk/postcard/3404
Tuesday 19 November
Official Launch of UKDHM 2013
After the success of last year’s launch night we are planning another exciting evening of discussion and entertainment, which will explore this year’s theme Celebrating our Struggle for Independent Living: No Return to Institutions or Isolation.
Speakers:
Christine Blower (General Secretary NUT)
Liz Carr (Comedian)
Jackie Downer (CEO The Quality Company)
Kirsten Hearn (Chair Inclusion London)
Prof.Mike Oliver (Writer)
Prof. Jan Walmsley (History of Learning Difficulty)
Chair: Richard Rieser (Coordinator UKDHM)
Followed by a drinks reception with a chance for networking
Time: 5.30 (6pm start) -8.30pm
Venue: The Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith, Westminster, London, SW1 3BU
Tickets are free but you need to register by emailing Nancy at info@ukdisabilityhistorymonth.com
Tuesday 19 November Disability Heritage workshop in BRISTOL In it’s centenary year, Liz Crow will lead a rare site visit to Guild Heritage to find out about the founders & stories behind the walls. The Guild is service provider to the NSPCC and they are kindly providing access to the venue for our site visit. Time: 5-6.30pm For more details contact: Anna Wheeler E: anna.wheeler@wecil.co.uk T:0117 947 9942 or Esther Fox E: esther.fox@accentuateuk.org T: 01303 259777 http://www.roaring-girl.com/upcoming-work/brave-poor-things/ 
13 September 2011 - 14 January 2012
ABNORMAL: TOWARDS A SCIENTIFIC MODEL OF DISABILITY BY JU GOSLING AKA ju90
Address:- Qvist Gallery,Hunterian MuseumThe Royal College of Surgeons of England, 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE
This colourful and often playful national touring exhibition results from an artist’s residency at the National Institute of Medical Research. Using digital imagery and installation, Ju Gosling explores the cultural construction of disability via society’s (mis)interpretation of science and medicine. The tour climaxes at the Hunterian Museum, and includes an installation made especially for the museum. In the Memory Jar Collection, Ju responds to John Hunter’s collection of human and animal body parts, together with the use of photography within the study of anatomy.
A pre-recorded audio-description of the exhibition is available for blind and partially sighted visitors. See the accompanying website www.scientificmodelofdisability.co.uk
The exhibition will be accompanied by two associated events: an artist’s talkand panel discussion.
A limited edition hardback of Ju’s book Abnormal: How Britain became body dysphoric and the key to a cure (Bettany Press, 2011) will be available in the museum shop.
Funded by the Wellcome Trust.
22 September 2011
UK DISABILITY HISTORY MONTH PRE-LAUNCH EVENT:
Time:- 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Address:- TUC Congress House, 23-28 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3LS
We are holding a pre-launch event to promote our second UK Disability History Month. The event will involve an evening of commentary and presentations from renowned disabled authors, poets and activists - from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. This will be followed by a Reception from 6:30-7:30.
We have invited the following guests to make a short 10-12 minute presentation each on the night:
1 – Penny Beschizza - on being deaf in the UK in the past and now2 – Michelle Daley - The Black disabled experience in the UK3 – Micheline Mason - Poet and Activist, Launching her anthology “Sorry I Don’t Have the Time”4 – Katherine Quarmby – Author of “Scapegoat : Why are we failing Disabled People”5 – Dr Sonali Shah – who will be talking about her research and writing on living as a disabled person in the UK in the 1940s, 1960s and 1980s.
6 – Chair: Richard Rieser – UKDHM co-ordinator
The event will run on a first come first serve basis as there is limited capacity at the venue, we hope to see you there!
[Click here for event page and more info]
21 September 2011 - 22 September 2011
THE KNITTING CIRCLE
Time:- 8pm
Address:- Cochrane Theatre,
Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4AP
The Knitting Circle gives us a chilling glimpse into the secret world of the asylums closed in the 1980s. Written from the authentic testimony of survivors, this production is a celebration of the irrepressible human spirit.
Directed by Paulette Randall and based on extraordinary stories of survival, this is an exploration of the betrayal of thousands lost inside the system.
http://www.cochranetheatre.co.uk/whatson/theatre/theknittingcircle/
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OCTOBER
17th October 2012
UK DISABILITY HISTORY MONTH PRE-LAUNCH EVENT:Changing Lives, Changing Times
Time:- 2-4pm
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NOVEMBER 2012
Saturday 17th November 2012
An Inclusive Education and a Fulfilling Life Conference
Time:- 10.30am-4pm
Address:- The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire, DE55 1AU
This conference sets out to bring together disabled people, the parents of disabled children and those with SEN, and their non-disabled allies to explore common ground, opportunities and choice with regard to independent living and enjoying an education alongside their peers.
The charge will be: £5.00 disabled people and family members and £15.00 for allies (education professionals etc)
For more info contact: afulfillinglife2012@gmail.com
Wednesday 21st November 2012
DISABILITY HISTORY MONTH SCOTLAND OPENING RECEPTION:
Time:- 6-8pm
Address:- The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP
By invitation only
Wednesday 21st November 2012
Festival launch and Private view of The Together:
Time:- 6.30pm
Address:- The Hub, 123 Star Lane, E16 2PZ
Exhibition with live music to launch a free disability arts, culture and human rights festival for Disability History Month.
www.together2012.org.uk
Thursday 22nd November 2012
UK DISABILITY HISTORY MONTH Launch Event:
Time:- 5.30-8.30pm
Address:- The Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BU
Come and help us celebrate the beginning of our third annual UDHM. This years theme is: Changing Lives, Changing Times; Challenging the ideas that lead to hate crime. We have organised a fantastic evening of speeches, entertainment and lively debate. Speakers on the night will be:
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson (via video link)
Richard Rieser (UKDHM Coordinator)
Katherine Quarmby (Journalist and author of Scapegoat)
Rebecca Yeo (UKDPC)
Julie Jaye- Charles (The Equalities Council)
Lucia Bellini (Disability Activist)
Plus entertainment from the hilarious Mat Fraser, and a drinks reception with an excellent opportunity for networking.
The event is open to all, but places are limited, so please rsvp to info@ukdisabilityhistorymonth.com to confirm your place.
See you there!
Thursday 22nd November 2012
Photography Workshop with Ian Farrant:
Time:- 11am-4pm
Address:- Durning Hall, Forest Gate, London, E7
Participants will be given the opportunity to photograph events for the rest of the festival. If there is enough interest, we will be setting up a disabled photographers and filmmakers group in 2013.
Thursday 22nd November 2012
UKDHM Launch Lecture by Ossie Stuart: Following the legacy of the Paralympics, how can we improve disabled people's experiences in the workplace?
Time:- 4-5.30pm
Address:- :- Imperial College London, Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ
Dr. Ossie Stuart, will map out the changes disability has undergone and will suggest that employment still remains the last frontier for disabled people today. In his opinion, the true legacy of the Paralympics will be a gold medal in the world of work.
Saturday 24th November 2012
Winter Market and A Postcard to the World Mail Art event with Cooltan Arts
Time:- 1-5pm
Address:- The Froud Centre, Manor Park, London, E12
Monday 26 November - Saturday 1 December 2012
Poetry Week with Cooltan Arts including the Pop-Up Poetry Cafe on 1st Dec
Address:- The Garden Café, London, E16 3DJ
Tuesday 27 November 2012
Wheelchair folk dance with Ju Gosling and Folk in Motion
Time:- 11.30am-4pm
Address:- Balaam Leisure Centre, Plaistow
This is a 'taster session' for a new wheelchair dance club starting in 2013 and is suitable for power and manual wheelchair users; people who need to be pushed are also welcome. London 2012 Inspire mark holder.
Wednesday 28 November 2012
Story telling with Liz Porter
Time:- 11am-4pm
Address:- Durning Hall, Forest Gate, London, E7
Explore how disabled characters have been represented in traditional story telling, and develop confidence in telling stories about your own life.
30 November 2012
Winter crafts with the Hub Crafters Group
Time:- 11.30am-3.30pm
Address:- The Hub, 123 Star Lane, London, E16 2PZ
Learn how to make seasonal cards and decorations.
DECEMBER 2012
Saturday 1st December 2012
NUT Brighton and Hove event:
Time:- 9.30-1pm (Followed by Christmas lunch)
Address:- Stanmer House, Stanmer Park, Brighton
Our guest forum includes key speakers:
Tom Yendell of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists
Richard Rieser of World of Inclusion,
Paul Bishop, ULR for East Sussex spreading the word about the “Access to Work” scheme
Mandy Hudson, our own representative for disabled teachers on the NUT Executive, (herself a teacher and wheelchair user)
Paralympian competitor, and local citizens who work in the field on behalf of disabled people.
Open to all Brighton and Hove and East Sussex Divisions.
Contact Angie Travis for more details on 01273 559400, or angiejeanne2@googlemail.com
Saturday 1st December 2012
NW TUC Disabled Workers Forum: The Struggle for Disability Rights
Time:- 1-3pm (buffet provided)
Address:- Peterloo Room, Mechanics Centre, Manchester, M1 6DD
(Entrance in Major Street)
This UKDHM we will look at the contribution made by Alf Morris and also look at the continuing campaign for disability rights. Speakers will include Derick Kinrade, acclaimed biographer of Alf Morris, and current campaigners.
The event is free but please book you place in advance and let us know your access requirements by e-mailing kstevens@tuc.org.uk or telephoning 0151 236 5432
Saturday 1st December 2012
Open Poetry Workshop with Cooltan Arts
Time:- 2-5pm
Address:- Garden Café, 7 Cundy Road, E16 3DJ
Tel:-020 7474 5257
Nearest DLR: Prince Regent Lane (fully accessible). Bus routes include: 147, 300, 473, 241, 325, 678. Limited street parking.
Popup Poetry Cafe
Time:- 6.30pm
Address:- Garden Café, 7 Cundy Road, E16 3DJ
Tel:- 020 7474 5257
Nearest DLR: Prince Regent Lane (fully accessible). Bus routes include: 147, 300, 473, 241, 325, 678. Limited street parking.
Saturday 1st December 2012
2.00pm-5.30pm:
Sports Taster Sessions with Greenwich Leisure to Celebrate International Day of Disabled People
Newham Leisure Centre. Soft Play (2-3pm) and Move to Music (3.15-4pm) sessions for under-19s, plus Open Swimming (4.30-5.30pm) PLUS find out more about the activities for disabled people which take place weekly at Newham’s leisure centres, most of which are free.
Sunday 2nd Decembe 2012
Bradford City Run with the Stagegic Disability Partnership
Meet no later than 9.15am in Jacobs Well Car Park. 10am start.
If you want to run / walk you must register first.
www.bradfordcityrun.com/how-to-enter-2012.php
If you want to join the group who are walking please contact Jill Grant on 01274 494121 or email admin@contactpeersupport.org.uk
(Talk to Jill Grant if you have any access needs. We may be able to provide you with a helper if you need one.)
Monday 3rd Decembe 2012
‘One World’. UKDPC Conference on the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled People, followed by the UK Premiere of Signdance Collective International’s ‘The Other Side of the Coin’.
11am-5pm
St John’s Church, Stratford, London, E15
To celebrate International Day of Disabled People. Speakers include:
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Stewart Lucas (CEO, Interactive, Disability Equlaity in Sport)
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Bill Scott (CEO Inclusion Scotland)
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Barry Horne CEO, English Federation of Disability Sport)
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Jaspal Dhani (CEO UKDPC)
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Maria Miller (tbc) and others waiting to be confirmed
The conference is followed by ‘The Other Side of the Coin’ the UK Premiere of Signdance Collective International’s.
To reserve your place please send an email to info@ukdc.net
Monday 3rd Decembe 2012
Story at 40’ the lives and time of disabled people in Wales
11:30 – 14:00
The Pierhead, Cardiff Bay, Wales
Story at 40 is an oral history project capturing the lives and times of disabled people in Wales from the 1970s to current day. It has provided an opportunity for disabled people to record their own memories and experiences to inform present and future generations.
We will be joined by Jane Hutt AM Minister for Finance and Leader of the House (with responsibility for Equalities) and Carys Howell from the Heritage Lottery fund.
http://www.disabilitywales.org/3556
Monday 3rd -Saturday 8th December 2012
Hands-on green woodworking and exhibition
Time:- 9.30am-3.30pm
Address:- Art360 in Bridge Street, Hereford
Barton Hill Centre’s exhibition of art and crafts and other items. Visitors will also be able to have a go at green woodworking. To make a group booking, or for more information, email julie.milsom@hotmail.com or telephone 07971 423817.
Monday 3rd -Saturday 8th December
Herefordshire Art exhibition
Artwork will be on display at Hereford Leisure Centre, Herefordshire Library (in the foyer) and the Point4 throughout the week. Artists include students of
Blackmarston School, Barrs Court School, Herefordshire Mind, Herefordshire Headway, Aspire and local photographer Ben Staunton.
www.disabilitypositive.org
Tuesday 4th -Saturday 8th December 2012
Historic artefacts display
Time:- Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm
Address:- Hereford Museum, Broad Street, Herefordshire
A number of artefacts related to disability and physical impairments will be on display in the Hereford Museum. The items, on loan from Agnes Hunt Hospital in Gobowen, include the Girdlestone Mermaid splint, a Thomas patten-ended caliper, and pages from the “Cripples Journal”.
www.disabilitypositive.org
Tuesday 4th December 2012
Public information event
Time:- 10.30am-2.30pm
Address:- Hereford Leisure Centre, HR4 9UD (free admission)
• Get individual, specialist advice on how recent welfare reform might affect you
• Bring your CV for specialist advice on how to present yourself on paper, interview technique, looking for and applying for jobs
• Get individual support and advice from a Council officer on hate crime
• Get advice on using or applying for a Blue Badge
• Get a free massage from the team from the Royal National College
• Have a go at drumming with Beat-It-Percussion
Marches Family Network, Vision Links, ECHO, TPG DisableAids, Motability, Guide Dogs, Music Pool, and many more displays will be there on the day.
This is a drop-in event, so just come in whenever it’s convenient – no need to book. If you have any queries, e-mail lradmore@herefordshire.gov.uk, or call 01432 260244.
www.disabilitypositive.org
Wednesday 5th December 2012
Getting it Right for Looked after Disabled Children and Young People
Time:- 9.30am-4pm
Location:- Glasgow
Working with Active Inquiry, a unique forum theatre experience, we will explore what matters directly to looked after disabled children and young people, and hope to generate impetus for research, policy and practice which will improve their lives.
Please contact Dr. Louise Hill if you would like to be involved or require further information:louise.hill@strath.ac.uk
Wednesday 5th December 2012
Herefordshire Disability United open meeting
Time:- 11am-1pm
Address:- Kindle Centre, HR2 7JE (free admission)
We welcome Mark Shrimpton from Disability Rights UK, who will speak about securing the care, support and services needed for people to live independent lives. Also, representatives from the Advocacy Service will provide details of the service available in Herefordshire.
Reserve a place by e-mail to sylvia.nicholls@btinternet.com or 07817 473813.
Wednesday 5th December 2012
Disability and international Development
Time:- 6.30-7.45pm
Address:- Leominster Library, 8 Buttercross, Herefordshire, HR6 8BN (free admission)
A presentation and debate led by Peter Coleridge. Peter is a writer and an independent consultant on development, specialising in disability in developing countries. This interactive event will consider the marginalisation of disabled people around the world, and how other countries have tackled the process of liberation and empowerment.
Reserve a place by e-mail to Francesca.Banes@herefordshire.gov.uk or 01432 383627, or just turn up on the night.
Wednesday 5th December 2012
English Heritage: Disability in Time and Place
English Heritage will be launching a major new web resource exploring the relationship between the built environment and disabled peoples’ lives over the past 1000 years.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/discover/people-and-places/disability-history/
Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th December 2012
Low budget film-making with Gary Thomas
Time:- 11am-4pm
Address:- Durning Hall, Forest Gate, London, E7
Participants will be given the opportunity to film events for the rest of the festival. If there is sufficient interest, we will be setting up a disabled photographers' and filmmakers' group in 2013. London 2012 Inspire mark holder.
Durning Hall, Earlham Grove, London E7 9AB. 020 8536 3800. Nearest railway station: Forest Gate (not accessible). Nearest tube and DLR stations: Stratford (fully accessible). Bus routes include 58,330,86,25. Limited street parking; Blue Badge holders can pre-book carpark spaces.
Thursday 6th December 2012
This Poetry is Madness!
Time:- 19.00-21.00
Address:- Seminar and Learning Centre Room 1, Sherfield Building Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ
For a map see: http://www3.imperial
Imperial College welcomes top performance poets Zena Edwards (http://goodnewzee.wordpress.com/) and Mark Gwynne Jones (http://www.psychicbread.com/) who will be performing their own unique responses to issues of mental health, in themselves and in others they have known. An opportunity to see some of the best of UK's spoken word artists deal with a serious issue in a sensitive and entertaining way that will help open up discussion on one of modern society's taboos. This will be followed by question and answer session with the poets.
Thursday 6th December
Paralympics Past Present and Future
Time:- 11.30am - 1pm
Address:-Tate Brixton Library, Brixton Oval (next to Ritzy Cinema) SW2 1JQ
As part of the celebration of UK Disability History Month, Lambeth Centre for Independent Living is organising a free special event exploring aspects of the Paralympics at Brixton Library.
The guest speakers at what should be a fascinating discussion are Jon Newman, Lambeth Council Archives Manager and Tara Flood, Chief Executive of the Brixton-based charity Alliance for Inclusinve Education who is a disability rights activist and a gold medal winning Paralympian swimmer.
All are welcome. No need to book.
http://www.disabilitylambeth.org.uk/news/paralympics-past-present-and-future/
Thursday 6th December 2012
Inclusive education and disability equality in schools
Time:- 9am registration-12.30pm
Address:- The Point4, Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT
Speakers for this half-day seminar are Richard Rieser (Director of Disability Equality in Education and a campaigner for social justice) and Simone Aspis (Campaigns and Policy Coordinator for Alliance for Inclusive Education).
This seminar will take a rounded look at inclusive education, and consider why disability equality matters in schools.
Numbers are restricted, and booking is essential. Places are free for those who live or work in Herefordshire. A £25 fee will apply to delegates from outside Herefordshire.
Book on-line at www.disabilitypositive.org
Thursday 6th December 2012
Reasonable adjustments in the workplace
Time:- 1pm registration-4.30pm
Address:- The Point4, Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT
Speakers for this half-day seminar are Richard Rieser
(Director of Disability Equality in Education and a campaigner for social justice) and Sandy Bannister (Equality and Diversity Programme Manager at Worcestershire County Council).
The session will introduce employers to their responsibilities under the Equality Act, and then look creatively at the full scope of “reasonable adjustments”.
Delegate fee: £25. Numbers are restricted, and booking is essential. Book on-line atwww.disabilitypositive.org
Thursday 6th December 2012Laurence Clark: Inspired
Time:- 7pm entrance for 7.30pm start
Address:-The Starlite Rooms, Hereford United Football Club
An evening of hilarious observational comedy from this British stand-up comedian, writer, actor, presenter, and disability rights campaigner. The venue has a fully stocked bar.
Tickets: £5 (support workers accompanying a disabled person go free). Book on-line at www.disabilitypositive.org or call 01432 383627 to avoid disappointment, or pay on the night. (Show approximately 1 hour)
Friday 7th December 2012
Turkish speaking families who have a son or daughter with a learning disability and their stories of migration
Time:- 13:00-17:00
Address:- Haringey Civic Centre, High Road, Wood Green, N22 8LE
Parking few minutes walk away/Nearest tube Wood Green
Speakers: Researchers, academics, & members of the Turkish speaking community. Refreshments will be provided.
To confirm attendance please contact: Ann Powdrell 0208 489 1384
Or
Email:- ann.powdrell@haringey.gov.uk prabhleen.sandhu@haringey.gov.uk
Thursday 6th and Friday 7th December 2012“Working with Disability” Disability History Month Exhibition & Reminiscence Events
Time:- 2.30- 4.30pm
Address:- DABD (uk),177 Valence Wood Road, Dagenham, RM8 3AJ
Eastside Community Heritage and DABD (uk) are inviting East Londoners to share their memories of living and working with a disability at a reminiscence session in Dagenham. Reminiscence sessions are a great opportunity to see photographs of local people and industries from the Eastside archives, and to have an enjoyable chat about your own experiences with like-minded people.
A “working with disability” exhibition will run alongside, telling stories of disabled workers from East London’s Remploy & Newco factories, in their own words.
The exhibition is on 4 pop-up boards, and is available free for local libraries, community groups and voluntary organisations to host during Disability History Month (which runs from Nov 22nd - Dec 22nd) and beyond.
If you’re interested in hosting the exhibition, or are planning to attend one of the reminiscence sessions, please contact Steve Rolling, Eastside Community Heritage Trainee Oral Historian, on 02085534343 or email steve@ech.org.uk
http://www.hidden-histories.org.uk/wordpress/
Friday 7th December 2012
Time:- 10am Registration – 1pm
Address:- Great Hall, Richmond Building, University of Bradford
Led by Richard Rieser, International Disability Rights Campaigner. Bring your own stories of what it was like to be a disabled person in Bradford in the past. There will a team of people from Bradford Talking Media (btm) who want to record your stories either on the day or set up a time with you to visit their new studios and record it there
Free event but you must book a place: Tel 01274 236049 or email equality@bradford.ac.uk
Or by post to: Disability History Events, Equality and Diversity Unit, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford, BD7 1DP
Tell us if you have any access needs. We will try our best to meet these. Reasonable travel expenses will be paid for disabled people who live in the Bradford Metropolitan District who wish to attend this event. Please bring your receipt.
Lambeth Celebration Event
Time:- 10.30am-3pm
Address:- Lambeth Accord, 336 Brixton Road, London, SW9
Join us for this free event to mark the 3rd UK Disability History Month. Drop in or stay all day. There will be stalls, talks and discussions, entertainment and activities.
Talks include ‘Tackling disability hate crime. What are the police and Lambeth council doing? What can we do?’ And ‘Our vision for UKDHM 2013’.
Also’ Not For The Faint Hearted’. Poetry open mic with Sean McGovern. Bring your own poetry.
Light refreshments available throughout the day.
For more info contact: Lambeth Resolve 020 7095 5720 or glen.marshall@ageuklambeth.org.uk
www.disabilitylambeth.org.uk/dasl/involvement
Friday 7 December 2012
Herefordshire Day of Disability Sport
Time:- 10am-2pm
Address:- The Point4, Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT (free admission)
With the Paralympics still fresh in our minds, the aim of this event is to raise young people’s awareness of disability sport and provide an opportunity for young people to experience a number of disability sports and activities. Schools have been invited to attend the day. Friends and families of participating children are welcome to attend.
No booking necessary.
Friday 7 December 2012
“Infusion”: Dance, Theatre, Music
Time:- 7.00-8.30pm
Address:- Kindle Centre, Hereford, HR2 7JE (free admission)
Performers from Affinity Trust’s Living Book Theatre
Company present We’ll Meet Again, a poignant musical take on home front tales from World War II. This will be followed by dance from Jigsaw Performance Group, and Dancefest’s youth company, Elevate. And the evening will finish with musical mayhem and rapping from Yam Jams and Barrs
Court School, led by the energetic Lofty, Rich and Zoë from the Music Pool.
Places are limited, so booking is essential by e-mail to
Francesca.Banes@herefordshire.gov.uk or 01432 383627.
First come, first served.
Website:- www.disabilitypositive.org
Friday 7 December 2012
Together! Film Festival
Time:- 5-8pm
Address:- University of East London, Docklands Campus
Friday 7 December 2012
Lambeth Celebration Event
Time:- 10.30am-3pm
Address:- Lambeth Accord, 336 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AA
Join us for this free event to mark the 3rd UK Disability History Month. Drop in or stay all day. There will be stalls, talks and discussions, entertainment and activities.
Talks include ‘Tackling disability hate crime. What are the police and Lambeth council doing? What can we do?’ And ‘Our vision for UKDHM 2013’.
Also’ Not For The Faint Hearted’. Poetry open mic with Sean McGovern. Bring your own poetry.
Light refreshments available throughout the day.
For more info contact: Lambeth Resolve 020 7095 5720 or glen.marshall@ageuklambeth.org.uk
Friday 7 December 2012
Disability History Month- Inspired
Time:- 7.30pm
Address:- University of Bedfordshire Theatre, Bedford Campus, Polihill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9EA
Laurence Clark is an internationally-acclaimed comedian, presenter, writer and actor who has cerebral palsy. His observational, political stand-up and hidden camera footage demonstrate the endearing naivety and ridiculousness of human behaviour by seeing the world through his
eyes with humour and warmth. He’s performed everywhere from the House of Commons to a double-decker bus in Sheffield. His 7 critically acclaimed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe have gained him 25 4-star and 3 5-star reviews. With television appearances on BBC, ITV and Channel 4, Laurence was the subject of a major
BBC1 documentary called “We Won’t Drop the Baby” shown in March 2012. He was awarded Shortlist magazine’s Funniest New Comedian, and writes for The Independent and The Guardian.
To book your free place call the booking office on: 0800 328 5334 or e-mail: knowledge@beds.ac.uk
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December 2012
The Red Dress
Time:- 2.30 and 4pm (each show is around half an hour)
Address:- All Saints Church, High Town, Hereford, HR4 9AA (free admission)
About Face Theatre Company presents a magical story about a young girl’s journey into adulthood and her mother’s acceptance of their changing relationship. Performed using beautiful, small-scale puppets and props, The Red Dress features a stunning, portable set and an evocative soundtrack. Suitable for family audiences.
No need to book, just turn up.
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December 2012
Together! Film Festival
Time:- 12-8pm:
Address:- University of East London, Docklands Campus.
Monday 10th December 2012
Screening of Temple Grandin the Movie
Time:- 15.30-17.00
Address:- Seminar and Learning Centre Room 7, Sherfield Building, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ
For a map see: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/campusinfo/southkensington
Temple Grandin is a biopic film directed by Mick Jackson and starring Claire Danes as Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry. Dr Temple Grandin did not speak until age four and had difficulty through school, interacting with people. She is noted for creating her 'hug box', widely recognized today as a way of relieving stress in autistic children, and her humane design for the treatment of cattle in processing plants, which have been the subject of several books and won an award from PETA. Today, she is a professor at Colorado State University and well-known speaker on autism and animal handling.
Tuesday 11th December 2012
Celebrating Our History: Local History Day
Time:- 10am-3pm
Address:- St Mark’s Centre Beckton, London
Website:- www.together2012.org.uk
Email:- info@together2012.org.uk
Tel:- 07973 252751
Thursday 13th December 2012
Confronting Inequality – What’s Sport got to do with it?
Time:- 9.30am – 5pm
Address:- Norcroft Centre, University of Bradford
The Rosa Parks Symposium will explore sports, equality and inclusion. It will mark UK Disability History Month as well as the end of the Olympic and Para Olympic year. The day will be full of information and interactive. It will give people ideas about how to achieve positive outcomes for individuals, organisations and our communities.
Bring your own stories of what it was like to be a disabled person in Bradford in the past. There will a team of people from Bradford Talking Media (btm) who want to record your stories either on the day or set up a time with you to visit their new studios and record it there.
Free event but must book a place
Tel:- 01274 233217 or email events@bradford.ac.uk
(Please put Rosa Park 2012 on email heading)
Sunday 16 December 2012
LGB Tea Party with Regard
Time:- 3-7pm
Address:- Vicarage Lane Community Centre, Govier Close, Stratford, London, E15
Website:- www.together2012.org.uk
Email:- info@together2012.org.uk or phone or text 07973 252751
Tuesday 18 December 2012
End-of-Festival Winter Party, with live entertainment compered by Mik Scarlet
Time:- 6-10pm
Address:-The Hub, 123 Star Lane, London, E16 4PZ
For more information see our:-
Website:- www.together2012.org.uk
Email:- info@together2012.org.uk or phone or text 07973 252751
Plus a series of Arts Workshops, including Photography, Poetry, Storytelling, Winter Crafts, Wheelchair Dance and Film-making. Free but booking required on info@together2012.org.uk or phone or text 07973 252751.
UKDHM
Friday 29 November
Together Arts Festival: Story telling workshop with Liz Porter.
Venue: St Mark’s Community Centre, Beckton
Time: 2.30-4pm
http://www.together2012.org.uk/2013-disability-history-month-festival/
UKDHM
Friday 29th November
