Not Quite Finished
The official History Month is over but a handful of events have spilled over into July.
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2009 has been an enormous success with events in every region and most counties and districts in England.
Geting Involved in Wales
Local community members, Black Voluntary Sector Network Wales (BVSNW) and a partnership of local organisations and agencies came together to hold an event to celebrate GRTHM 2009 in Cardiff on Tuesday 30 June. The day event included a talent show, exhibitions, Dukkering (fortune-telling), music, performances and guest speakers.
The one-day event was the first of its kind in Wales and the organisers are already planning a bigger festival next year with events throughout Wales.
Visit the BBC South East Wales website to read more, including an interview with National GRTHM co-ordinator Patricia Knight, and a performance by Kathleen Cassidy (pictured above).
Competition Still Open
The Storytelling Competition has now closed but another contest organised by the Gypsy Roma Traveller Achievement Service in Leeds is still open until 1st August Find out more on their website.
Book Giveaway!
Travellers Times Online has copies of ‘Romano Bumburumbum’ to give away. Find out how to get a copy >
New Local Story from Kent
Meet Nelson Crittenden and Buddy Smith who each June harvest cherries in the same cherry orchard as their ancestors in the small town of Paddock Wood in Kent in this short video >
2009 Highlights
Bringing the House Down
On the 1st June Gypsies, Roma and Travellers gathered in Portcullis House, London to launch their second annual Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month.
Achievements in Leeds
The successes and achievements of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children in Leeds' schools were celebrated at a special event at Leeds Civic Hall was attended by the Lord Mayor of Leeds and members of the Gypsy Roma Traveller community.
Live Music
Last week members of The London Gypsy Orchestra played live on the Passport World Music show on London community radio SW1. They were part of a show celebrating Gypsy, Roma and Traveller music as part of GRTHM 2009. Read more and listen >
Appleby Fair Recording
Listen to a recording specially made by four year-eight students at Appleby Grammar school with Jake Bowers.
Click here to listen (opens a new window) >
Click here to listen to a shorter version - but with images.
Pavee Ceildh in London
Irish Travellers from round the country went to the launch of a DVD made by The Irish Traveller Movement on 12th June at the Hammersmith Irish Cultural Centre in Blacks Road, Hammersmith.
KAL a Serbian Gypsy Band have played a few UK dates during GRTHM, including headlining the Celebration Sanctuary Festival at Coin St on London's South Bank on Sunday 14th June.
Art Exhibition - International Roma Artist Ferdinand Koci has an exhibition in Leeds as apart of their celebrations. The exhibition is on until 28th June. Find out more and read about the opening night.
The London Borough of Redbridge have produced a poster celebrating Gypsy Roma Traveller curriculum work they have done in schools.
Click on the image to see a larger version.
Also see ...
Gypsy Roma Traveller Magazine - Out Now
Downloadable GRTHM resources compiled by the Inner London Traveller Education Consortium suitable for all phases for schools to use. www.traved.org.uk/grthm >
Exclusive to this site a collection of songs written and performed by Gypsies, Roma and Travellers specially compiled by Ambrose Cooper and Kerieva.
Read more and download a copy >
Coming and Going a new DVD explores the history of Britain’s Gypsy and Traveller community.
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United Nations Statement
A statement by Gay McDougall, United Nations Independent Expert on Minority issues, on UK National Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month emphasised the importance of the month >
