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SUMMARY:African Cultures and Traditions BHM Wimbledon Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us to mark Black History Month for an overview of aspects of African cultures and traditions. Interactive\, engaging and inspiring\, the session includes a look at its spirituality\, artefacts\, music\, dance\, fashion\, oral traditions and more. Presented by Dr Michelle Yaa Asantewa of Way Wive Wordz in collaboration with Merton Libraries. FREE to attend.  All are welcome. Also book here: https://merton.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=242588\n\nPresenter\nDr Michelle Asantewa is an award-winning author\, independent educator\, cultural consultant and publisher. Her publications include the young adult novel\, Elijah\, The Awakening and Other Poems\, Guyanese Komfa: The Ritual Art of Trance and Something Buried in the Yard\, published by Way Wive Wordz Publishing\, which she co-founded in 2014. She is the editor of the anthology In Search of Mami Wata. Mama Lou Tales\, a biography of her mother received a prize for the Guyana Literary Prize in 2022. Her first collection of short stories\, Rupununi Affair was published in 2024.\n\nPatrick Lewis Photo
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/african-cultures-and-traditions-bhm-wimbledon-library/
LOCATION:Wimbledon Library\, 35 Wimbledon Hill\, London\, SW19 7NB
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SUMMARY:Headwrap & Make-Up Demo Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Way Wive Wordz for a headwrap workshop plus a make-up demo as part of our Black History Month events. \nThis fun\, interactive and practical workshop gives you a playful experience of trying on different headwrap styles. Whether for casual or dress-up\, adornment can be therapeutic and feel-good! With well-being and cultural identity as its focus\, this workshop will be a practical session on the importance of adornment. \nSamples of wraps will be provided for you to have fun with\, but you may wish to bring your favourites to try out. \nThis session will be complemented by a make-up demonstration with Make-Up artist Kathy Nanena. \nPlease bring your own make-up and she will show you how to do professional finishes and colour matches to enhance your natural beauty. \nHow to book:\nclick RSVP in the front or  book here.\n\n  \nWorkshop Facilitator: Dr Michelle Asantewa \n \nDr Michelle Asantewa is an award-winning author\, independent educator\, cultural consultant and publisher. Her publications include the young adult novel\, Elijah\, The Awakening and Other Poems\, Guyanese Komfa: The Ritual Art of Trance and Something Buried in the Yard\, published by Way Wive Wordz Publishing\, which she co-founded in 2014. She is the editor of the anthology In Search of Mami Wata. Mama Lou Tales\, a biography of her mother received a prize for the Guyana Literary Prize in 2022. Her first collection of short stories\, Rupununi Affair was published in 2024.
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/headwrap-make-up-demo-workshop/
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SUMMARY:The Power of Abundance LIVE WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:This special in-person workshop invites you to reconnect with your sacred power to manifest consistent flow of abundance in all areas of your life. We invite you to honour Women’s Month by being part of a transformative session that will inspire you to move from a mindset of lack to one of limitless flow. We will explore techniques to identify and release subconscious blocks and stubborn\, self-denying beliefs that restrict your natural claim to abundance in all forms. The workshop is FREE and aimed at women in Merton who identify as Global Majority\, African/Caribbean. It is held with thanks to BAME Voice and delivered by Way Wive Wordz and Education Through Culture. Register Now as spaces are limited. Light refreshments provided.
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/the-power-of-abundance-live-workshop/
LOCATION:Colliers Wood Library\, 105-109 High Street Colliers Wood\, London\, SW19 2HR
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SUMMARY:Black Women & Menopause in Merton
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Women’s Month\, we invite you to this special share and exchange workshop on Black Women & Menopause in Merton. The workshop features the award winning short film\, ‘Our Menopause\,’ by Nicola Cross\, plus post screening discussion with two of its participants\, Drs Juanita Westmaas & Angelina Osborne. The aim of this session is to empower participants with culturally relevant knowledge\, build a supportive community\, and reframe menopause as a positive and powerful phase of life\, directly addressing the isolation and lack of representation often experienced by Black women on this topic. Limited spaces\, book early and come away with a love-up goody bag. This workshop is sponsored by BAME Voice Merton and held at North East Mitcham Community Centre\, 51 Woodland Way\, Mitcham\, CR4 2DZ. \n 
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/black-women-menopause-in-merton/
LOCATION:NEMCA\, 51 Woodland Way\, Mitcham\, CR4 2DZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Grounding: Benefits & Techniques at Fulham Palace Museum
DESCRIPTION:The beautiful gardens of Fulham Palace & Museum provide a perfect setting for this Grounding workshop\, marking Earth Day. In our fast-paced modern living it’s easy to forget how it feels to touch the earth\, listen to a shell\, observe the beautiful petals of a flower and the fresh greenness of ordinary grass. In indigenous communities\, grounding is a natural part of life. Join us as we explore some Grounding techniques from an African-Centred perspective to inspire your reconnection to the planet & experence a deep sense of overall well being. Led by Dr Michelle Asantewa\, this workshop is a collaboration between Black History Walks\, Fulham Place Museum and Way Wive Wordz. \nBook via Eventbrite by using this link: BOOK
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/grounding-benefits-techniques-at-fulham-palace-museum/
LOCATION:Fulham Palace Museum\, Bishops Avenue\, London\, SW6 6EA
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