Reading Black History Month Celebration

The Reading Black History Month Celebration is on at Reading Station on Monday 30 November, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. It's presented by the Hampshire Community Rail Partnership, and they've set it up to honour and recognise the achievements of the Black community. They describe the afternoon as a day of cultural performances and activities to learn about the rich history and contributions of the Black community, so it's as much about the history as it is about the live acts.

There are two performances on the bill. Team Swarangi bring Indian dance to the station at 4:00 pm, and half an hour later, Dudrey Browne performs Steeplan at 4:30 pm. Between the two, you've got a good stretch of the afternoon to wander around the rest of what's on. It's not just a couple of acts on a stage: there are artwork displays to look at, arts and crafts to get stuck into, and refreshments on hand to keep you going.

If you're planning to go, it's at Unit 4 Brunel Arcade, Reading, RG1 1LT, right inside Reading Station, so it's easy to get to whether you're coming in by train or just popping over from town. It runs from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Monday 30 November, with the performances starting at 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm.