Events
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Into the Light: The Pioneers of Black British Ballet exhibition
Black dancers have been present in British ballet from at least the 1940s onwards when two Jamaicans formed Les Ballets Nègres in 1946. However, the presence and contribution of these pioneers have been largely forgotten in Britain.
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Buckinghamshire History Festival 2025
Buckinghamshire History Festival returns in November for its tenth annual celebration of the county’s history and cultural heritage.
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Black British Ballet presentation by Dr Bourne
Find out more about the hidden history of Black British ballet from the 40s to the present day. The talk is followed by a Q&A session.
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Creative writing workshop
Take your skills back in time to explore the stories of Black British ballet dancers. Suitable for: adults.
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Foster With Bucks pop-ups
Over the summer, our dedicated Foster With Bucks team will be attending a number of events where they, alongside carers, can answer all your burning fostering questions.
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Onisere and the Ballet Queen book session
A fun-filled session of dance and storytelling to find out more about the black dancers who blazed a trail through British ballet. For children aged 4-8 years old.
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Commemorating VE | VJ Day 80 in Buckinghamshire
If you are planning to recognise, celebrate or mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May 2025 here is some useful information to help you plan your event safely.
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Budget Scrutiny Committee webcasts
We are currently carrying out our budget scrutiny process for 2023/24 through a Scrutiny committee. Follow along on our webcast.
