24/10/2011

Black History Month Ends in Sunshine

The Sunshine Circle, a group of African and Caribbean older people, entertained visitors at the Whitehill Resource Centre in Reddish.

Stockport Council and Individual Solutions SK hosted the event to celebrate Black History Month.

The Sunshine Circle sang popular hymns and songs from the Caribbean. Visitors sampled food freshly prepared by women from the Asian Heritage Centre. There was a real carnival feel to the day and visitors enthusiastically shared their stories and learnt more about the experiences of people from other ethnic cultures.

Councillor John Pantall, Executive Member for Adults & Health said: "Stockport Council recognises and values the diversity of all its residents. I am delighted we continue to celebrate Black History Month. Having an annual event like this helps to raise awareness of the positive contributions made by different communities to the cultural development of Stockport”.

To find out more about Black History Month in Stockport visit www.stockport.gov.uk/blackhistory or email black.history@stockport.gov.uk

The Sunshine Circle, which started in 2008, is a voluntary group for, and run by, African and Caribbean older people in Stockport. The group meet on Wednesdays. For more information phone 07901 848504.

Whitehill Resource Centre plays an important role in the lives of many older and vulnerable people in Stockport. It provides a range of support services aimed at promoting health and wellbeing including help with personal care and exercise. There is also the opportunity to join in social activities and make new friends. The Centre opens Monday to Friday between 8.30am-4.30pm. For more information phone 0161 480 7869.

Councillor John Pantall, sixth left, joins the Sunshine Circle and Asian Heritage Centre at the Black History Month event.