Along with its many other areas of work, BBEMI is also heavily involved with events management, not only for its members and their communities but also for the All Barnsley diversity Festival (ABDF). For the past two years, BBEMI has been a major contributor to the ABDF; sitting as a member of the steering group, organising events, supporting funding applications and supplying many of the volunteers that are needed to make the events happen.
Throughout the year, BBEMI, along with their member communities organise and host many of the cultural celebrations synonymous with the many backgrounds, races and ethnicities. These events hail from every corner of the globe and include such celebrations as Divali, Vaisakhi, Eid, Chinese Moon Festival, Chinese New Year, Pakistan Independence Day Sand the celebrations included under the banner of the ABDF such as, Satisfy My Soul, Diversity in Muslim Culture, Carnival de Barnsley, the BBEMI Sports Day, Bollywood Film Night and a Taste of Cultural Diversity.
BBEMI is also involved with many of the strategic and artistic bodies from around the borough, which are responsible for the provision and delivery of the creative arts in and around Barnsley. By remaining a major contributor to strategic, cultural and creative art forms in Barnsley BBEMI will continue to offer high quality and unique events to its clientele. With this diverse range of events under its collective belt, BBEMI is at the forefront of the Barnsley cultural events arena.
For further information regarding the events BBEMI coordinates, contact our office on 01226 320131
BBEMI EVENTS
Dushera / Diwali Celebrations
Gujarat Association of Barnsley is inviting everyone to attend this year's Dushera/Diwali Celebration. It will be held on Saturday 31st October 2009 at Worboro Sports and Development Welfare Hall, Park Road, Barnsley S70 5LJ.
The celebration is packed with cultural and fun activities. A small fee is charged at entrance.
BME Mental Health Event is to be held on Wednesday 7th October 2009, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Barnsley Central Library. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Food, refreshments and pampering sessions will be available.
BBEMI would like to invite its members to attend its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 7th October 2009, 5:30pm for 6:00pm start to 8:00pm at The Core, County Way, Barnsley S70 2JW. There is a Invitation and an Agenda attached, if you would like to attend, please call us.