There is an undeniable and fundamental truth: nothing remains the same. Change and transformation are sacred assurances, especially in the height of devastation, experiences of trauma, violence and unparalleled suffering. Nature proliferates cycles of change through, for example, its seasons. We observe the eternal sequences of the moon, connecting us to her consistent rhythm; she […]
Welcome to our spring Newsletter We’ve been busy the last few months organising some wonderful activities and events we know you’ll love. They reflect a number of celebrations, collaborations and culturally uplifting experiences. They educate, raise awareness, and promote well being. In March, the month dedicated to Women gave us the opportunity to celebrate their […]
The Huntley Conference returned after a brief break to celebrate two major milestones: 50 years of the Bogle L’Ouverture Bookshop and the 20th anniversary of the Huntley Archive. Organised by the Friends of the Huntley Archives at the London Metropolitan Archives (FHALMA), the conference upheld its two-decade legacy of animating Black British heritage. Under the […]
Greetings! Delighted to welcome Black History Month 2025 and invite you to some of the activities we’re taking part in. We know Black History happens all year round but look forward to the flow of events that remind us of the contributions made by Africans to British societies. We celebrate our achievements, culture and creative […]
New Year/New Moon Greetings! A quick note to introduce an affiliated community we hope you will consider joining for the New Year. We know 2025 will be a momentous year and we encourage community building, creativity and spiritual growth in all your undertakings. Click here and experience the spiritual expansion you’ve been seeking for some […]
Thank you! To everyone who ventured through the storm on Saturday 23rd November to attend the Way Wive Wordz 10th Anniversary celebration – we say a heartfelt thank you. We dreamed of 80 of our valued supporters being part of this historical moment, and to our surprise we topped that, despite predicted terrible weather. […]
“Dont count the days, make the days count.” The immortal Muhammad Ali inspiring us to rise with purpose every day. Though Way Wive Wordz is high-fiving the achievement of 10 years, this reminds us that the wonderful work we embarked on in November 2014 is only just beginning. We have learnt much in these years […]
On Sunday January 29th, The Classic Banqueting venue hosted the first of a series of ‘groundings’ called ‘Guyana Speaks.’ These will take place on the last Sunday of every month and feature discussions on Society, Politics, Ecology, Arts, Knowledge & Science in the movement of the people of Guyana. In this shout, I’m sharing the […]
My mum, ‘Mama Lou’ (Lucille Davis) basking in the moment. Photo Kai Rutlin The title is a rephrasing of what Toni Morrison said about writing the book you want to read. I didn’t set out to do both – write books I wanted to read and publish them. After I’d made up my mind to […]
A few years ago I discovered something interesting about myself. I have the planet Jupiter in the 12th house of my birth chart. I must have known this for much longer but had no idea or hadn’t taken time to consider what it meant. Although interpretations vary about the significance of the 12th house, it […]