Welwyn Hatfield Ethnic Minority Group

Activities


	Developing social and cultural activities.
	Accessing training opportunities.
	Establishing new groups.
	Finding meeting places for groups.
	Providing information to schools and other establishments about cultural issues.
	Raising awareness through multicultural events.
	Improving access to services.

We have worked closely with Age Concern in providing support for the Asian Communities in Welwyn Hatfield to establish the Asian Luncheon Club. This is now running under its own auspices.

Kaleidoscope Festival
Our annual cultural celebration festival (Kaleidoscope 2010) is planned for 17th July. The theme for the festival is community cohesion and celebration of diversity. To get involved, either email whemg@yahoo.co.uk, or phone 01707 262548.

Community Mentoring Project
We were successful in gaining funding from Hertfordshire County Council to run a second phase of our community mentoring project targeting mainly black and minority ethnic young people in local schools. To find out more or to take part as a mentor or mentee, please get in touch and we will be delighted to provide more information. Download a leaflet from here, and a poster from here. Also download a Mentor Job Description here and an Application Form here.

African Drumming and Dance Club
In Partnership with the Zimbabwe Community Group-Herts and Kingdom Light Centre we proudly present this African Drumming and Dance Club. There are sessions for learning varieties of African dance and drumming skills.

This project is for young people 8-16 years - every Thursday at Breaks Manor Youth Centre, Link Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8TP. The sessions will re-start in the new 2010 Autumn term. Watch this space!

Please click here to see a flyer about this club; please click here for the African Drumming and Dance Club Registration Form.

Or please contact 01707 262548 or e-mail whemgroup5@yahoo.co.uk for more information.