June 27

Events Happening Around the Country

What's happening in your region?

In the London Area

Launch of the ROMA Journal Special Memorial Issue

Where

University of Greenwich, London SE10 9LS

Time

2.15 pm to 5.00pm

Contact

For further details contact Vijendr Shubh

vijendr_shubh@yahoo.com

Proposed programme for the event

2.15 to 2.45pm
Prof Thomas Acton on historical link between Roma and India

2.45 to 3.15pm
Address by Veerendra Rishi on work of the late W.R.Rishi

3.15 to 3.30pm
Film/slides of 1st International Roma Festival when late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi welcomed Roma to their ancient motherland

3.30 to 3.45pm
Refreshments

3.45 to 4.15pm
Valdemar Kalinin on Roma in the USSR and Russia today

4.15 to 4.45pm
Informal discussion with questions and answers panel including Prof Acton and Mr Grattan Puxon

4.45pm
Close

Copies of memorial edition of ROMA, and back numbers of ROMA, and other publications, will be on display for sale.

 

In the South East

“Travellers Got Talent”

Singing and Music Contest between Hampshire and Surrey Gypsies and Travellers.

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Where

Hartley Wintney, Hampshire

Time

7.00 to 9.30pm. Auditions for contestants 2 weeks before:
12 June 4.00 - 8.00pm
19 June 4.00 - 8.00pm

Contact

Diana Stevens Hart Voluntary Action

01252 815 652

travellers@hartvolaction.org.uk

 

West Midlands

A Family Day of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History and Culture

What

As part of Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month, Warwickshire Police are hosting a family day at Police Headquarters in Leek Wootton.

This family day will celebrate the history and culture of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller People, through fun and interactive activities.

Attractions include storytelling with Garth Cartwright, award winning author of ‘Princes Amongst Men’ and a traditional Roma band featuring a dancing display.

You are encouraged to bring your friends and children to the event, there will be activities running throughout the day.

Parking and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

Where

Warwickshire Police Headquarters, Leek Wootton, CV35 7QA

When

10.00am - 4.00pm

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See an article from the Telegraph that announces the event, including comments by critics of the event.